Sick workers get other workers sick.
So before you arrive with the stuffy head, make sure you don't have symptoms that should keep you in bed. Share ideas - not viruses - with your co-workers. Keep sick at home.
Is it the flu?
Here are a few quick tips to see if you might have a serious viral infection, such as influenza (the flu).
You may have the flu or another serious viral infection if:
- In addition to the sniffles or sneezing, you are suffering from a headache, fever, chills, body aches or a severe cough
- It came on suddenly
What to do:
- Stay home or go home
- See your doctor
It's probably allergies or a cold if…
- Your only symptoms are sniffles, sneezes or a mild cough
- It came on gradually
What to do:
Your call. Allergies are not contagious, but cold sufferers need to keep their hands clean and their cough covered. Stay home if you feel you might be contagious or a danger to others.