Influenza can be a serious illness, especially for women who are pregnant or workers who have health problems. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter-million people are hospitalized each year from complications connected to the flu virus, and at least 36,000 die. One of the most common places that we contract the flu is at work. Yet while the workplace may expose you to the virus, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of … [Read more...]