When you notice your first flu symptom, you’ve probably already infected someone else
According to the CDC, this is an unusually bad flu season. So that can only mean one thing, right? The flu vaccine has failed to curb the flu.
Well… That’s one theory. I’m sure CDC officials would disagree.
My friend Beth and her son both came down with a flu bug after a big family birthday party. Others at the party picked it up too.
But nobody at the party was sick. So this made Beth wonder… “When you get the flu, when are you most contagious?”
Good question. And the answer explains why the flu explodes in some communities.
By the time you notice your first flu symptom, your body has already been fighting off the virus for a couple of days or more. That means there’s a good chance you’ve already infected someone else.
After symptoms subside, you’re still contagious for a few days. Some sources say this period lasts a week. Others say two weeks. I’m sure it varies from person to person.
In short… You just never know. That’s why building your immune system year round and diligent hand washing are the best ways to avoid virus transmission.
