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This particular time gap is called the incubation period of a disease. The flu incubation period may last for 1-4 days, depending upon the overall health of the infected person. Also, the influenza is contagious even before the symptoms appear, i.e., 1 day prior to exhibiting notable symptoms. Thus, an infected person can pass on the virus to others, without knowing that he/she has been infected.
Answer: The tricky thing about flu viruses and viruses in general -- you yourself can actually be contagious a whole day prior to developing symptoms. And you can be contagious up to five days once you've developed symptoms.nswer: The tricky thing about flu viruses and viruses in general -- you yourself can actually be contagious a whole day prior to developing symptoms. And you can be contagious up to five days once you've developed symptoms.