Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

F. Advice for individuals in the workplace

It is important for individuals to know their responsibilities and roles at work in the event of a pandemic, including alternative and contingency working arrangements.

In a pandemic:

• While at work, you should adopt the good hygiene measures outlined in Part 2, Section B.
• Do not go to work if you are feeling ill with the symptoms outlined in Part 2, Section C1.
• Do not go to work if any of your close contacts have these symptoms.
• If you start feeling ill at work with the symptoms outlined, you should keep away from work colleagues; contact your manager to let them know you are leaving, and then leave the workplace. You should seek medical advice either by attending an influenza service, or by calling your state and territory information line.

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  This information is current for 03 September, 2010
  This information was issued on 05 December, 2008