Preventing Colds and Flu At Work
- Make sure employees know it is ok to call in sick when they need to.
- Make sure all common areas are cleaned each day.
- Cover your mouth when you cough.
- Have sanitary wipes and hand sanitizer placed around the office.
- Wash hands twice a day.
- Get a flu shot. It's the No. 1 thing you can do to prevent the flu.
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. If you can’t get to soap and water, sanitizer can kill cold and flu germs.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Eat healthy and take vitamins.
- Keep kids home from school if they are sick.
- Warm water and soap will kill the germs, but be sure you don’t rush. Try to wash for at least 20 seconds.
- Regular exercise is another immune-system booster which can prevent cold bugs.