Flu Season

12/9/2019 (Permalink)

Flu Season Ahead

As we go about our day-to-day working routines, we come into contact with a lot of other people. During the cold and flu season, germs can spread rapidly from person to person. Preventative precautions during this season can help protect yourself and your loved ones from getting sick.

Ways to protect yourself during the flu season:

• Get vaccinated.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wash your hands often. Use soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze in your upper sleeve. Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
• Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean, such as telephones and computer equipment.
• Try not to use a coworker’s phone, desk, office computer, or other work tools and equipment.
• Avoid shaking hands or coming in close contact with coworkers and others who may be sick.
• Stay in shape, and get plenty of rest.
• Speak with your doctor and find out if you’re in a high risk category for seasonal flu.
• Participate in any wellness training offered by your employer.

Nobody likes getting sick, so do what you can to protect yourself and others.