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1
Q

how long is the flu contagious

A

from 24 hrs-7 days after sxs appear

2
Q

how long do flu sxs take to appear

A

1-4 days

3
Q

complications of the flu

A

bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus/ear infection

4
Q

antiviral drugs for tx of flu

A

tamiflu & relenza

5
Q

antiviral drugs must be given with __ of sxs

A

48 hours

6
Q

other flu tx

A

symptom mgmt, isolation

7
Q

how long does it take after getting the flu shot for immunity to occur

A

2 weeks

8
Q

who can get the flu shot

A

anyone

9
Q

contraindications for flu shot

A

allergic to eggs, previous reaction, Guillian Barre syndrome

10
Q

who can get flu mist

A

ages 2-50 with no other chronic conditions & a healthy immune system