3 More Tips to Help Stop the Spread of Cold & Flu at the Office
Each year, between 5% and 20% of Americans get the flu and miss a staggering 70 million work days as a result. The indirect costs? Between $3 billion to $12 billion a year. Let’s knock those numbers down a few pegs with some simple ideas.
1. Consider all the spots around the office that hands touch during the day.
Imagine yourself as you move throughout your work day:
Using a door handle, typing on your keyboard, putting a phone to your face, shaking hands with visitors, sharing a pen with a co-worker, stopping by the restroom, using the vending machine, microwave, or coffeemaker… all these places are hot spots for germs and can spread viruses.
While some germ exposure is good for strengthening an immune system, during cold & flu season, it can’t hurt to be extra careful and give these areas a spot treatment.
2. Upgrade your supplies to emphasize personal hygiene.
Washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes are two of the best ways to avoid the spread of germs. But all those tissues and extra hand washing can leave skin dry and sore, which can actually make you more susceptible to germs!
For cold & flu season, consider adding some higher quality products to the usual mix of soap, towels, and tissues. Try providing extra-soft Kleenex Anti-Viral Facial Tissues or moisturizing Purell Healthy Soap for a few months to amp up the hygiene AND comfort levels.
3. Make cleaning and sanitizing supplies readily available.
When it comes to killing germs, a little can go a long way. Keep supplies on-hand in a central location. Purell Surface Disinfectant Spray is a safe way to disinfect surfaces without the harsh fumes or chemicals that some people can be sensitive to. Lysol To Go is a 2oz can of spray that can be tucked into a desk drawer or purse for quick and easy disinfecting.
But the number one thing you can do is to simply stay home when you feel sick, which can avoid spreading it. Take care, y’all!
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