Ways to lower the risk of sharing cold and flu viruses at work.

1. Call in sick when you need to. Viruses are easy to spread in close quarters like offices. Stay home if you have any of these symptoms:

• • Fever
  • Headache
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

2. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. Viruses are mostly spread through mucus. Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow so you don’t cough or sneeze into your hand.
3. Wash your hands often with soap […]

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