How Long Are You Contagious With The Flu?

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6 жыл бұрын

Just because you're feeling better doesn't mean you can't get other people sick. Turns out, you can spread the flu for longer than you might think.
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@Scribblescrabbly 4 жыл бұрын

Been watching a bunch of flu vids because I currently have it. I must say this is among the most informative and fun to watch out there.

@Abelhawk 6 жыл бұрын

And this is why I wish companies would separate vacation days and sick days.

@MarkShaneHansen 6 жыл бұрын

Which country doesn't?

@AH-bm4ts 6 жыл бұрын

Abelhawk at my job it's also combined under Paid time off but we accumulate time off based on hrs worked and it never expires.

@1jediwitch 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarkShaneHansen *USA* 😕😖😷

@maggge89 2 жыл бұрын

All civilized countries do.

@antfarm183 2 жыл бұрын

That's because evil capitallist mega corporations don't care about us! ✊🏻🚩

@hawkthehunter 6 жыл бұрын

I've been coughing up mucus for 3 weeks, sorry but there is no way I could take that many sick days without being fired.

@nevermindmeijustinjectedaw9988 8 ай бұрын

seems like a problem that your boss has to deal with, not you. you're only staying home as long as you feel too bad to work, any more than that is up to your boss, if he wants to risk you infecting other workers. and it's also his responsibility to get replacement for you. just inform him about what's up and go from there, everything else literally isnt your problem anymore.

@user-sp4gy7ko5l 8 ай бұрын

Doesn't always work like that. I just worked half a day when half dead. @@nevermindmeijustinjectedaw9988

@OonaNymn 6 ай бұрын

You are delusional, most bosses would fire you immediately if you took 3 weeks off...

@nevermindmeijustinjectedaw9988 6 ай бұрын

@@OonaNymn what are you talking about not even hookers get fired for taking 3 weeks off you saying your job is worse than that? literally more replacable than a hooker? even if that were the case, at some point you just have to admit that your education means nothing and you chose the wrong career path

@HorrorFanatik 6 ай бұрын

@@OonaNymnthat is true but with the flu you need at least 2 weeks off

@KlunkerRider 5 жыл бұрын

This is why most businesses only give you 1 or 2 sick days then wonder why the entire office gets sick, stupid businesses.

@algalgod159 3 ай бұрын

Because the wellness of their employees is less important than the dollar profits they make, by a factor of exactly 7/2 = 3.5 - ofc this is a satirical comment, but it is true to most stupid businesses, and untrue to most smart ones.

@kerizmarolle9710 3 жыл бұрын

“Get out my house “😂😂 I have a flu and needed this laugh 😂

@BadRonald1 5 жыл бұрын

It's like my Mom said 3 days to get it, 3 days to have it, and 3 days for it to go a way.

@Human1136 Жыл бұрын

So like 9 days in total but 6 days that it lasts?

@BadRonald1 Жыл бұрын

@@Human1136 whatever

@kyussandtheboys1790 6 ай бұрын

Felt it taking its course Tuesday after work. Wednesday I was straight garbage and same for this morning. Now since noon I’ve felt great in comparison and feel good enough to go. I work at a factory with a lot of people tho and really dont want to spread it. I have the days but at the same time I feel bad for calling in. Suffer or suffer..

@elianasmith6330 Жыл бұрын

Usually, I never comment on videos but your video is so convincing that I never stop myself to say something about it. You’re doing a great job Man, Keep it up.

@danalarose846 6 ай бұрын

Lol I needed this. I'm super crabby from being stuck in bed for days, this is really informative and funny. "Get out of my house".

@danielleanner2887 6 жыл бұрын

I think the addition of Maddie is fine as long as Adam and his green chair stick around.

@fleridameza9088 5 жыл бұрын

"Get out of my house!" Lol!!

@piplupcola 6 жыл бұрын

Dang now I don't wanna breathe anywhere now

@flickinggamer 6 жыл бұрын

Probably best for everyone.

@austin6197 6 жыл бұрын

piplupcola u

@krollpeter 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for just answering a relevant question without 15 minutes blabla ahead!

@karinedwards6944 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! However it assumes that people have the opportunity to stay home from work. It would be great to add that if you do have to go to work, it helps a lot if the sick person wears a mask. Mask-wearing by the sick person is much more effective in preventing the spread of germs than healthy people wearing one.

@ChrisWEEZ 7 ай бұрын

A mask comment PRE-COVID. Nice.

@karinedwards6944 7 ай бұрын

@@ChrisWEEZ Wow, thanks for noticing! Back then, it was common in Japan for sick people to mask up when in public. Now we have normalized it so people can have more choices. I like choices.

@khanjisantos Жыл бұрын

That’s what I been saying, if it sounds like you got a cough. You’re contagious AF, you shouldn’t be near anyone n especially be at work

@lauravercammen8600 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see more videos with Dr. Maddie!!!

@mpik1283 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here after covid 19 outbreak

@dfinma 5 жыл бұрын

2:36 Sound guy in reflection and microphone cord in upper left corner. I'm glad they left it in :-)

@jbi1839 4 жыл бұрын

This video deserves more view.

@danielneira2174 6 жыл бұрын

I have the flu right now :,,(

@heatto162 3 жыл бұрын

Adam made me laugh...I have the flu right now and just cracked a beer lol...

@AndreiTache 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as allways!

@maddisonmccarthy3084 6 жыл бұрын

0:20 I want that lunch box, it is glorious

@Martarini Жыл бұрын

My cousin just came over with the flu yesturday, she said her fever broke 4 days ago but she is still very symptomatic coughing and nose now im scared to get sick

@AnubhavShah 5 жыл бұрын

What about using purifiers/HEPA filters?

@sexcdoll Жыл бұрын

your so lucky if don’t have body aches during the flu it’s a living hell i’ve been crying for the past 2 days 😢

@usaloveme Жыл бұрын

Netti pot seems to work for me. Started using about a year ago ONLY when I feel a tingle coming on / virus in nose. Yes you can tell. Fatigue. Itchy nose. Sneezing. Boom! Catch it wash it out.

@JessKaRabbiT21604 5 жыл бұрын

Husband had flu. Confined to bedroom and master bath. Away from the other household members. (I have a 2 yr old and a 15 yr old) He will be coming out of quarantine on day 8 (day 9 if you count the first day he felt sick) do I need to go crazy and clean every inch of the house? This is the info I cannot find anywhere. What do we need to do once he comes back to reality to continue to protect the rest of us? Please let me know! Thank u!

@amandachristi1328 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Maddie! Great video! Can you do one where you explain the difference between influenza and the stomach "flu"? I am so tired of explaining every year that influenza is respiratory and not gastrointestinal.

@nenalinda7081 7 ай бұрын

It is but causes the same symptoms to most

@danalarose846 6 ай бұрын

Yes!

@henryssurfshowcase Жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you!..

@graveyardguild Жыл бұрын

I'm on day 3 of the flu and my fever finally went down, and I'm debating on trying to go to work tomorrow or taking one more day to rest.. my body no longer hurts as bad but I still feel lightheaded with sore throat and cough. I feel incredibly guilty for taking 2 days off 😭😭 if I work the rest of the week I'll get my hours in I was supposed to get. If I take off one more day someone else can have my hours. But I feel like companies guilt trip you for trying to get better 😔

@eunjoochung3998 3 жыл бұрын

I had influenza long time but I had fatigue 1 one and then 2 fatigue not really tire

@Di_bear 2 жыл бұрын

HA ha "Get out of my house!" I'm on Day 7 and I'm going into that post-flu muscle weakness. It SUCKS. I did take a day this last weekend to enjoy the old Irish cure though. Had to break into the bourbon.

@godessoflove9727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ddcatwoman25 6 жыл бұрын

I like his lunch box! Does things like elderberries really help keep you from getting sick or as sick?

@7DeuceCutty212 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@maxximumb 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and I like Maddie, she make s a great host.

@skunkbear 6 жыл бұрын

We think so, too!

@jfh7888 6 жыл бұрын

I had the flu ones it was a living hell

@jennydoucette2538 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@sadielol9216 5 жыл бұрын

i got the flu after going to the mall symptoms started later that night when my friend was over and she ended up leaving. next few days was a living hell i was always dizzy, coughing, and throwing up. as of today it will be my 9th day with the flu and nothing is really helping with my throwing up issue. every time i eat or take my medicine i end up throwing it up. the doctor thought i was allergic to the medicine so they gave me pills instead which worked out the first 4 days of having it, but now every time i have it i end up throwing it back up. i am being taken to the doctor’s again today to see what the problem is, honestly just think it’s because of the flu but i will update later once i get back from the appointment.

@ChriisSky 4 жыл бұрын

Sadie R hope your okay

@kerizmarolle9710 3 жыл бұрын

How did it go

@spyralspyder 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter. I dont have sick days.

@nevermindmeijustinjectedaw9988 8 ай бұрын

what if i'm sick for a week, am i still only contagious for that very week and then fine to go to work again?

@GabrielaCarmel Жыл бұрын

NOO NOT THE COUGHING IN THE HANDS

@KiRa-fy6uq 4 ай бұрын

I have the flu for the first time right now

@olivesolive 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going on holidays in a week hopefully I get better!

@amogussus7451 Жыл бұрын

I had it for 11 days plus I coughed HARD SO HARD that I puked unfortunately in Wednesday the chances are high

@Avelanche 3 жыл бұрын

OMG it's the quirky bold smart female type the world has been needing for tens of thousands of years!!

@lidu6363 3 жыл бұрын

This was not recommended to me but it should have been.

@Theauthenticmindset Жыл бұрын

That city need to lockdown ASAP

@oli2.019 6 жыл бұрын

I never think I have had the flu and just the other week I was with two persons all day that had the flu and still nothing. Is there any factors that might help me not get infected or just don't notice it? I have read being healthy help but that is definently not the case

@skunkbear 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Oli2.01, Maddie here! It's possible that your immune system is stellar, and that you simply fight off the virus before a full blown infection takes place. It's probably more likely that you are one of the many asymptomatic carriers, which means you have the flu, but don't have symptoms! Here's some more info: www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2005/cbnreport_103105.html

@AdventuresinBackpacking 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't get the flu until I was 30, and I got it again this year, at age 37. You could have one of those genetic markers that makes you less susceptible to the flu, or you could have just been lucky up to this point. You'll know when you have the flu. There's no mistaking it. Suddenly, out of nowhere, your body aches all over and in random patterns, you skull feels like it's being literally crushed in by a hammer from all sides, you get a fever that goes up and down in a wonky like manner, your fever becomes extremely high (normal high, but high), and you feel completely weak. It's nothing like a cold. Not even the worst cold compares to what the flu is.

@FranciscoRodriguez-bl3ii 5 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresinBackpacking Or ILI Influenza like Illness

@adibbehroozitv6447 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@chachee15 6 жыл бұрын

does baking soda kill this?

@dianafinkle3210 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video but sad the captions end early. I guess the closing is something you reuse? If so, please reuse those captions as well. Thanks! :)

@skunkbear 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We just added them.

@tverdyznaqs 6 жыл бұрын

It's my 7th day after i got the flu. shouldn't have had gone to school today...oh well, now i know

@ArgoPower 4 жыл бұрын

please, make. the same. video. for. coronavirus

@ElevatorFan1428 2 жыл бұрын

0:27 Adam got the flu 0:52 sneeze 1:04

@kerishaross2549 Жыл бұрын

I have had mine for about a month now idk what’s happening to me.

@jaspaltoor2061 6 ай бұрын

The virus has become your friend and doesn't want to leave you 😅

@hapidragon 6 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for a cold? Not like I know when I have one or the other....

@skunkbear 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Pam H! Maddie here. The timeline is pretty similar for the common cold. As for which one you have... normally, adults don't get a fever with a cold but do with the flu. Also, the cold takes a while to ramp up, so you feel kind of crummy in the beginning and then steadily worse. The flu hits hard right away. Hope that helps!

@feel_good_feeds Жыл бұрын

@@skunkbear Guess mine now is cold virus. Earaches last week, now worsening postnasal drip and tiredness walking around the house😪 Thanks for this!

@joelmcquillan9309 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah - BR 2022

@stevecrafter518 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah maddie, get out of his house. Stop trying to steal his stuff.

@sosheeanand3537 4 жыл бұрын

How relevant in this corona crisis

@SaucerJess 6 жыл бұрын

💚

@scott98390 6 жыл бұрын

Great video - am I the only one that noticed the guy with the boom mic in the window @ the end?

@skunkbear 6 жыл бұрын

That's a cameo from producer Ryan Kellman! You can catch glimpses of him in a few of our other videos as well - and his fingerprints are on all of them.

@dianefitzpatrick7774 6 жыл бұрын

Do I get sick pay too?? 😄

@RuthBBrown 4 ай бұрын

Alcohol can do what??? Couldn't hear because of the "get out my house"

@butterflytiffany Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍🏽

@viruscure4677 7 ай бұрын

A virus is gonna virus thats my motto.....

@hko2006 6 жыл бұрын

Get a mask!

@igano111 6 жыл бұрын

I wish people would stop using this kind of hipster whistle generic music. It's like watching an ad for a cellphone plan. It's a real plague. Good video otherwise, subscribed.

@QuintinMassey Жыл бұрын

Lol! I agree. It’s way too pleasantville life is perfect, we’re all robots, and empty inside. I think since your comment though that it has gotten toned down. Thank the heavens.

@humanbeingfromearth Жыл бұрын

THIS is what u focus on

@ghostmane2643 Жыл бұрын

Bruh