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How Long Are You Contagious with the Flu?

Understanding the Flu and its Contagious Period The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It spreads easily from person to person through droplets that are produced when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can travel through the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby, or they can…