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With serious outbreaks in several states, this year’s flu season is shaping up to be one to remember. Especially concerning is the fact that the vaccine may not be a good match for the virus.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is encouraging employers and employees to maintain a healthy, flu-free workplace this season and throughout 2015. Here’s what the agency recommends:
Get vaccinated. Even if this year’s vaccine isn’t as effective as it could be, vaccination is still the most important way to prevent the spread of the flu.
Stay home. If you’re sick, don’t come to work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that those who have a fever and respiratory symptoms stay home until 24 hours after their fever ends without the use of medication.
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Wash your hands frequently. Use soap and water and wash for a full 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching the nose, mouth, and eyes.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your upper sleeve.
Keep frequently touched common surfaces like phones and computer equipment clean.
Don’t use a coworker’s phone, desk, office computer, or other work tools and equipment. If you must, consider cleaning the device first with a disinfectant.
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