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Infections and Infectious Diseases

How Long Can the Flu Virus Live on a Surface?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharisa Lewis

The flu virus passes by droplets through the air from an infected person to another person or object. The flu virus can be passed through shaking hands, coughing, sneezing or touching a contaminated object.

Sharisa Lewis is a freelance writer and editor for Work.com and various other websites. She launched the Washington Post's Health Section. Lewis' work experience also includes producing, editing and writing for AOL News, Washingtonpost.com and PBS Online. She has a Master of Public Policy from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Brigham Young University.