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IamTalking t1_j1qtjv7 wrote

Reply to comment by E5D5 in Anyone else has the flu? by Emergency-Candy1677

For sure! Improving, not improved.

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ArmlessGeodude t1_j1qz852 wrote

This things are not mutually exclusive.

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IamTalking t1_j1r0uwl wrote

They're two different things in this context.

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ArmlessGeodude t1_j1r6bwq wrote

If you're improving from an illness, you must already be improved to some degree.

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IamTalking t1_j1r6l8q wrote

Improving meaning ongoing, progress, but not resolved. A continuation of symptoms, but perhaps less severe. You can have an improvement of symptoms, but still have nasal discharge, cough, etc.

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ArmlessGeodude t1_j1r702o wrote

Ok I'm with you. I don't believe this means less contagious.

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IamTalking t1_j1r7b0g wrote

When you have improving symptoms and a resolution in fever >24hrs with no medication, that is our best guess for when you are no longer contagious. Again, this is the guideline. If people are upset with that, I'm not sure what to tell you, it's the same guidelines from school nurses to pediatricians.

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