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How Long Does It Take For Flu To Get Over And Cough To Stop?
This is the first year I did not get my flu shot and I got the flu. I am taking Tamiflu and wanted to know if I will still need to get my flu shot. I also wanted to know how long it takes to get over the flu and for the cough to stop. Started takings Tamiflu on 1/1/14. I am 70 years old
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Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Dear Sir,
It takes a minimum of 5-7 days for a flu attack to settle down normally .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
It takes a minimum of 5-7 days for a flu attack to settle down normally .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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