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How long does the flu last in a person?


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a cold virus can last a few days to a a few weeks
But a Flu virus is much nastier -- Plenty of fluids, water, not fizzy drinks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza

If it is the Flu and not just a cold - Please look after yourself
Even with a cold be careful

May be around a week if it's an ordinary flu.

it depends on how her body handles the infection. and how bad it is. and how her imunesystem is.

Normally about a week. However if the persons immune system is weak to begin with it could last longer. I had the flu and it lasted about a week but the cough associated with it and coughing up the yuckies lasted another week. Just make sure the person drinks plenty of fluids and gets lots of rest. What helped me medication wise was Dayquil/Nyquil Flu syrup and I used vapor rub to help me breathe. Food wise I would stick to soups and broths since regular food only made me feel worse and for drinking try juice or even gatorade to help with dehydration. Hope the info helps.

A few days to a month at max. The virus will still be active after the person who has the flu starts to feel better. Wash your hands often and wash any silverware used by the person to keep others from being infected.

approximately 15 days

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