# Healthy Office Protocols: Tips for Flu & Cold Season
> Stay healthy at work with expert tips on hand hygiene, remote work protocols, and workspace sanitization to prevent the spread of illness in the office.

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## Healthy Office Protocols
* Navigating the respiratory illness season in the workplace.

## Understanding the Risk Period
* Incident rates of respiratory illness significantly increase between November and March.

## Transmission Vectors in the Office
* **Surface Contamination**: Door handles, elevator buttons, and shared appliances.
* **Aerosol Transmission**: Coughing, sneezing, or talking in poorly ventilated areas.

## Core Pillar 1: Hand Hygiene
* Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap.
* Use paper towels to turn off taps and open doors to prevent re-contamination.

## Sanitizer vs. Soap
* Use alcohol-based sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) when soap is unavailable.
* Place dispensers at desk clusters and meeting rooms.

## Core Pillar 2: Do Not Enter
* Avoid the office if you have a fever (>100.4°F / 38°C), dry cough, or fatigue.

## Remote Work Protocol
* Utilize WFH policies if symptomatic.
* Notify managers via email/Slack and move meetings to virtual calls.

## Core Pillar 3: Clean Your Area
* Wipe down keyboards, mice, and phones daily with disinfectant wipes.

## Shared Space Etiquette
* Use barriers (napkins) for shared handles and buttons.
* Respect physical distance in breakrooms.

## Summary & Key Takeaways
* **WASH**: Frequent hand washing is the primary defense.
* **STAY**: If you feel sick, stay home.
* **CLEAN**: Sanitize your personal workspace daily.
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