The influence travels well especially in some professional fields. Doing without work is impossible, at least for most people.
However, it is good to know that some professions and the structure of some places where you work expose you to an increased risk of contracting influenza viruses.
Open space and contagion
According to an Australian study, maxi-offices, the so-called open spaces, can make us sick: the presence of so many people in a single environment makes it easier for the virus to pass between colleagues.
In addition, the lack of privacy and confusion that employees have to deal with, increase the pressure causing stress and nervous tension that lower the immune system.
Front office at risk
Those who work at counters or supermarket checkouts are even more at risk, because they come into contact with a large number of people every day.
The transmission of influenza viruses in fact occurs mainly through the microdroplets of saliva and mucus that we inevitably emit from the mouth and nose.
The more people we meet, especially talking and listening, the more the risk of contagion increases.
Better to stay at home at the first symptoms
Experts agree that to buffer the spread of the flu it is advisable that those who feel the first symptoms (fever, general malaise, exhaustion) stay at home and get treatment.
Joycelyn Elders is the author and creator of EmpowerEssence, a health and wellness blog. Elders is a respected public health advocate and pediatrician dedicated to promoting general health and well-being.
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