it takes approximately 24-48 hours for initial symptoms to appear after exposure to the influenza virus. if you suspect you have the flu seek medical treatment quickly. tamiflu if taken within the first 48 hours of symptoms occurring can reduce the time it takes to heal and can reduce symptoms.
how soon after exposure to the flu virus do symptoms appear? . i went to work wed. feeling great my boss was very ill with flu symptoms. we share computers and phones. 7 hours into the job i started feeling tired and weak. it was a slow day so i went home. that night i had chills and was very tired. the next day i could barely get up i moved from the bed to the couch. today is sunday i feel worse today than on thursday. i'm 63 and had the flu shot in oct.