Top Ten Ways Fight Office Flu

Flu season is upon us once again, make sure
you are keeping yourself healthy and safe this year with these simple tips
and tricks.

Check List for Fighting the Office Flu:

• Try not to touch elevator buttons with your
  fingers, use a tissue or a piece of your clothing instead 

• Use a paper towel to open and close doors,
  especially the bathroom door (faucets, too). 

• Keep your office kitchen clean

• Avoid your colleagues’ keyboards and
  phones. 

• Office materials – Copier machine, shared
  books, pens, staplers, etc. 

• Prevention is key – Get a flu shot!!! It’s not
  too late! Many offices provide flu-shots in-house. It takes approximately two
  weeks for protection provided by the vaccination to begin. 

• If you feel run-down and sick, stay home from
  work! People are most contagious during the first 2–3 days of contracting a
  cold and about 5 days after being infected with the flu – even before
  symptoms develop. 

• Wash your hands with hot water for 20 seconds
  with soap, several times a day, especially following contact with the top
  office hot spots. 

• Avoid touching your face, eyes, or rubbing our
  nose. 

• Relax — stress can decrease
  immunity. 

• Drink more water! Decrease sugar intake. Get
  more sleep. Take Vitamin C and D. 

• Purchase new
  pens to replace old, as pens are laden with
  germs. 

• Have cleaning wipes on hand
  to help employees keep germs under control between
  professional cleanings. 

• Use hand
  sanitizer to battle back against sharing
  germs when shaking hands, sharing documents, eating together at company
  lunches, etc.