... – Consider making hand sanitizer available all around the office or even given out out to each employee (if possible). Studies done by various groups including the CDC, indicated that, while hand washing with soap and water is still extremely effective, using alcohol based hand sanitizers WAS effective in reducing the spread of airborne viruses like the flu and common cold.Hand sanitizers were not proven effective against certain viral strains like norovirus. Employee #1 – Get a flu vaccination before the flu season (typically October to February) begins. The CDC has reported that it offers the single best form of protection against the flu. #1 – If you are sick or showing symptoms of the flu, either stay home or leave work immediately. According to data published at www.flu.gov, a person infected with the flu is contagious one day before the symptoms appear and up to 5 – 7 days after first symptoms occur. #2 – If you absolutely have to stay in the ...
