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No one likes getting sick. But the truth is that it happens to everyone, some more often than not. If you're working in an office, you're susceptible to lots of germs. Here are some ways to protect yourself from sickness in the office.<\/p>\n
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Drink Lots of Water<\/strong> Keep Your Workspace Clean<\/strong> Stay at Home When You're Sick<\/strong>
\nSure, you probably can't wait to pour yourself that hot cup of coffee each morning. And while that might perk you up for a short amount of time, it won't properly hydrate your body the way that you need. Your typical adult needs eight to 10 glasses of water each day, so make sure to keep a water bottle handy. If you put in a conscious effort to sip on water, soon it will become a habit.<\/p>\n
\nLots of germs can hide in your keyboard or on your desk. Take the time each week to clean up the mess around you – and we mean more than just shuffling a couple of papers. Instead, use some antibacterial wipes to eliminate bacteria from all your surfaces. Throw out old stationery<\/a> and files that you don't need anymore because they will just collect dust<\/p>\n
\nWhen you're sick, you need to rest. Give your body the time to recover by staying home and recuperating. In addition, bringing a sickness into the office can risk getting your colleagues ill – which no one wants.<\/p>\n