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Flu Fast Facts

  • The flu is contagious a day before symptoms appear, and for up to 5 or 7 days after symptoms appear.
  • Flu viruses spread mainly through droplets made when someone coughw, sneezes, or talks.
  • Only about 1/3 of Americans get a flu shot.

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