Should I go to work tomorrow

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I have question for everyone. When I get I cold I had never before had a fever but last night I ended up getting one. My temp went as high as 102.9. I have a sore throat, I am coughing up brownish/yellowish stuff. I also have body aches. And to make things worse my voice was almost gone. So I had a really hard time calling out because I just started like 3 months ago. I don't want them to think I am not reliable. But I work in an oncology floor so patients are already immuniocomprimized. So if i still have a temp and the same symptoms tonight should I call out or go to work and wear a mask when I go into patients room. I am scared they might fire me for calling out 2 days is a row. what do you think???

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Can we say.....H1N1? In any case, with a fever don't go to work, especially if your patients are immunocompromised!

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

If a staff member came into my unit with such obvious signs/symptoms of a contagious illness, I would discipline him/her.

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Specializes in ICU.

CALL OUT. Dont even think about going in.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Don't go to work.

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This one is easy, don't go to work.

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Specializes in Oncology/BMT.

I work in oncology also... call off! If you are worried, go to your doctor (which you should given your symptoms) and have him provide documentation that you were ill. I would wear a mask when you go back if you are still coughing or have any congestion...

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If you have a fever and other symptoms like you have you are automatically out for 7 days or until fever is gone, whichever is longer. This since H1N1.

I just sent an employee home for fever and body aches last week 15 minutes into the shift. Per hospital policy she had to go to employee health first and be screened for flu.

At my hospital there is an unadvertised understanding that management is to be more lenient on absenteeism during the pandemic.

Don't put your co-workers and patients at risk. Call in sick and take care of yourself.

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Specializes in L&D and OB-GYN office.

Doesn't sound like a cold to me. Call in sick. Sometimes calling in sick is the most responsible thing you can do as an employee. You should see a doctor, too and get a note stating you were/are ill.

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Specializes in critical care; community health; psych.

Unanimous. Do not go to work. Think about seeing your health care provider. You may be asked for a doctor's note by your manager.

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Specializes in LTC, MDS, Education.

Check the CDC website and print it out if there is any question later why you called out. Hope you feel better soon! :nurse:

P.S. The CDC site does not necessarily support a doctor's note. That is why you should take the time to read it.....

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Don't go!! Hope you are feeling better soon!!

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