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Calling in Sick
March 9, 2009 |
You have a major meeting on Tuesday, a laundry list of phone calls to return, and
a massive project due on Friday. You are also battling with flu symptoms, but you
decide to press on. A decision that could end up backfiring on you later.
Dr. Dan Pulsipher, a family physician for Lee Memorial Health System says, “If you’re
sick, your quality of work is effected.” Trying to keep your mind and body alert
while fighting the flu or cold may actually delay completing that long list of duties.
And its not just your work, your symptoms could cause problems with simple, everyday
activities. “Their daytime functioning can be impaired, their cognitive abilities,
their driving for example can be affected, a driver without insufficient sleep can
be as impaired as someone who is intoxicated,” adds Dr. Pulsipher.
During the cold and flu season, its important to stay hydrated and practice good
hygiene. If your flu symptoms do not subside after 24 to 36 hours, you are urged
to call your doctor. |
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