I think my roommate has the flu, will i get sick?

my roommate thinks she has the flu, i cant afford to get sick again i just got over a very bad sinus infection and am still on antibiotics. were in college and there is not that much space in between us. should i take some precautions? what should i do?

You will get the flu if you don't get out of there IMMEDIATELY!

eat oranges. stay 10 ft away

Wash your hands every chance you get and tell her to go to the hospital.

It DEPENDS on your Immune System. I have a great immune system, or so I will think till the most minimal disease kills me. Anyways, if you can handle being around sick people this should be a problem. But don't speak to close to her, maintain your distance. I personally think it is good to be around sick people at times, it'll help your immune system become stronger!!:) Look at it this way.

And taking too much antibiotics is not good for your body. Too much of anything is not good. Your body gets used to it, which is the reason why scientist have to come out with higher doses.
Hope this helps

stay in 1 of yur friends rooms
or
wen they go 2 the doctor if they do start takin pills

Yes

avoid them - drink oj and take vitamins. dont share blankets or anything

Can you get a flu shot? Can your friend wear a mask of her face? (the doctor's ones) will she agree? can you?

make sure to wash your hands often and if your roommate touches anything of yours, make sure to clean it before you use it. Also, you might want to talk to your RA in your dorm for advice.

try and stay away...get out for as long as you can.. just avoid her in a nice way!! lol

there are many immunity boosting things you can take. Not a guarantee but worth trying. I'm thinking you'll most likely get it. But ask a pharmacist what you can do to help...and really try to stay away from your roommmate.

No kissing.
Keep things clean.
Finish your antibiotics.
Eat healthy, drink plenty of fluids.
Get plenty of rest.

duh that is as simple as it gets

Well i would suggest that you try to remain as far as her/him and too keep distance. Also try not to share clothes, cups, food items or even drinks. Avoid as much contact as possible
hope this helps:)

not if you stay way wash your hands dont touch anything they've touches!!!!!!!!

use clorox whipes and lots of disinfectant spray's all over..! ALL THE TIME.. chances are you have like a 75% of getting sick!!!!!!!!!

I work in a hospital and our infectious disease department is on the "look out" for EVERY SINGLE PERSON washing, washing and re-washing their hands. THAT is the best way to keep from getting sick. I had a flu shot but evidently, it only covers about 40% of the strain out there. A lady I work with got the same flu shot and a month later did get the flu really bad.......just keep washing your hands, use a towel to open doors your roommate touches -- disinfect the phone -- everything used by this person.

Good chance of infection. Go to a friend's and wash your hands as soon as you can. If you have to stay there, the only things you can do is wash hand often, spray disinfectant on the door handles, phones, keyboards, all handles, the bathroom faucets, ect, and lock yourself in your room. Eat well, sleep well, and stay warm and hydrated.

definatley up the intake of vitamin C. find a different place to stay if possible.

make sure the room is well ventalated. DO NOT SHARE ANYTHING not a shirt, not a brush, nada.

You are more than likely already on your way to being sick... the time between contraction and symptoms varies with the strain of influenza she may have.

Keep well hydrated, and get plenty of rest. That is about all you can do.. OH and ZINC lozenges they keep my husband healthy when i'm in the throws if yuckville!.

You are screwed! Haha, ok sry that's mean but I couldn't resist :) Eat healthy, drink lots of water, wash your hands and the furniture a lot, and BUY WELLNESS FORMULA! They have it at Fred Meyer here; but probably not everywhere...ok i'm cracking myself up!! but anyways, it works really good, so buy some of that if you can find it, and eat 3 tablets 3 times a day. and/or/both/neither drink Emergen-c, or Airborne. Hope that helps, stay well!

Rent a motel for two weeks.I know how you feel.My daughter just gave us the flue 3 weeks ago,then as I got almost over it I caught a terrible sinus infection(I have a bad tooth that I need pulled)anyway I'm on antibiotics right now,don't think thier working,gonna have to call the doc tomorrow and have him give me something stronger.Good luck.

Spray disinfectant around the room & keep away from her if she sneezes as a sneeze hovers.

You might get the Flu, depends on what strain your RM has. Most likely, Yes. If you have been close to RM while RM had a fever, you exponentially increase your chances of contracting the Flu. Your antibiotics may be for a different, or less virulent form of infection. Drink plenty of fluids, and rest as much as you can. Do Not Take Aspirin. This will make you contagious.

maybe, maybe not. My old roommate was sick all the time colds, flu, even bronchitus (sorry not good at spelling) one time and most i ever got while living with her was a few week long colds over the span of four years.
Make sure you both wash your hands after bathroom use, eating etc. I know that's common sense 101 but the basic things most of the time get over looked
Don't share ANYTHING drinks, food, makeup, perfume. She's got to make sure she's got all the necessary medicine and a trip to the wellness center (or whatever kind of health service you have on campus) wouldn't hurt. Eat healthy and drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest. Try not to get too stressed, I know how hard that can be I just graduated college last may but you've got to try. Other than that if ya catch it ya catch it. Just do whatever you can to stay healthy.

its called air born bacteria!!!
your roommate cough, vomit, sneezes, etc, it gets in the air u breathe it in & tada u get sick right behind your roommate!!!
your best bet it 2 let him or her get better first b4 u get sick...
1. chicken noodle soup
2. orange or apple juice
3. sprite
4. vix vapor rub
5. no fan, just let them sweat it all out
6. let them just rest until they get better

Are you taking vitamins...especially like extra C vitamins...
drink lots of water to flush them thru your system..
wash hands often, use lotion after
take you antibiotics until they are all gone.
drink orange juice or other juice bunch all day..
God bless you!!and your roommate

you or your room mate has to leave the room in order to protect you and it may already be late.