Experts agree that adults have the flu or a cold can be contagious one day before symptoms develop.
flu incubation period . During the incubation period, the virus will get into healthy cells and interfere with the survival of healthy cells from the inside. When cells from infected, usually do not show any symptoms.
Only when the virus has spread throughout the body then any saliva or sneezing issued will contain the flu virus. That's why the flu virus is easily spread through bodily fluids.
When the virus has spread to the whole body will be symptoms such as sore throat, body feels uncomfortable and dizzy. However, if the symptoms do not arise, it is less likely to infect others.
If someone has the flu, the infectious period to another can take 5-7 days. As for children, the infectious period can last up to two weeks.
As quoted from HowStuffWorks, Wednesday (31/3/2010) in general flu virus incubation period in a person's will last for 2 days. However, in some cases, there were lasting about 1-4 days. Therefore incubation period of the flu virus is very short.
When a cold, the most important thing to do is to consume plenty of fluids like water, juice, soup or other liquids and rest. It is very important for helping the immune system fight infection and maintain so as not to worsen the condition.
An annual flu shot is one way to build protection against the flu virus. Although vaccination can not provide protection up to 100 percent, but it can be prevented in order not to worsen the condition.
Another possible prevention is personal hygiene, covering your nose and mouth when sneezing, eating healthy foods that contain lots of vitamins and adequate water consumption.
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