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Should I go for a walk with the flu?

I have flu. Should I go for a walk with the flu?

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Taking a walk while you have the flu depends on a few things. How are you feeling?Will you come into contact with anyone in which you can spread the virus , and are you still running a fever? If you are starting to feel better and do not have a fever and will not be in contact with others and you feel like taking a walk would help you then there is not a problem doing so. That said, you should rest when needed , stay hydrated and try not to infect others. Mostly I advise my patients to rest as needed, but otherwise move around the house so you do not stay stationary and develop pneumonia, stay hydrated and treat your symptoms per your doctor's orders. So SHOULD you take a walk not necessarily, it is okay under certain conditions but not mandatory.