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Are You Too Sick to Go to Work?
Are you too sick to work? While you can try to run from a common cold, you can't hide! And you must use common sense before you expose others at work to your cold virus. Studies show that when we're sick with the common cold, we're not very productive.
Should you stay home and rest? Do you need to make a doctor's appointment? Use this shorthand guide from WebMD to judge your symptoms.
Should you stay home and rest? Do you need to make a doctor's appointment? Use this shorthand guide from WebMD to judge your symptoms.
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As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD
Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD.
SOURCES: CDC: "Facts About Infectious Diseases." National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: "Common Cold." American Academy of Family Physicians.
