Call in Sick or Go to Work? Here’s Some Advice – [WebMD Health]

If you are sniffling — but not achy, not feverish — it’s probably allergies. Get to work! Sniffling, achy, tired, fever? You’re coming down with the common cold or the flu. You are contagious in those first days. You are miserable, face it. You’re not going to get much done at work. Also, you will recover quicker from the common cold or flu if you get some rest, says Horesh.