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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Veen,Hannah Kunst and Nate Zettna

THE TRUTH ABOUT: How to know when you re sick enough to take a day off work | History Defined

Whenever possible, avoid going to work when you’re feeling unwell - (Getty/iStock)

Whether it’s your first or fourth cold of the season, many Australians are waking up at the moment with a sniffle, a sore throat or feeling more tired than usual.

Sometimes it’s clear when you need to spend the day in bed: you have a fever, aches and pains, and can’t think clearly.

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