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What to do - work attendance in person

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Spine Wars 2023

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Hi,

I really hoped a cold would jog on by now, which leaves me a little unsure how to play training at work which starts tomorrow and is in person with others who I have no idea if vulnerable nor how much I'll take in, nearly having a car accident Friday when I tried to venture out, I'm feeling really unsure.

I tried to get annual leave towards end of last week to recharge but this couldn't be accommodated.

(I normally work from home so was able to cover it up largely last week but off to a bad start today with all callers saying have you got a cold, you ought to be in bed)

I've tested for Covid over weekend but that came back negative. I think it is more a sinus problem with a bunged/runny nose. I've tried loads of otc medication but it isn't shifting, every morning back to square one and even if I were now to purchase antibiotics for sinus problems they'd be no use now I feel.

As the trainer, would you want to know in advance? Ordinally if it was a job interview I'd have attended but a 3 day course in person I ain't sure.
 
If you feel that ill, just report how you are feeling to your line manager, and see what is recommended.

Then either see your doctor, or pharmacist, to request their opinion on need for medication.
You are not able to purchase antibiotics. They are prescription only meds.
 
My line manager actually isn't in themselves.

I'm due to see the GP end of the week for antidepressants (ironically not on prescription by them) so that is something I suppose.

I did see a legitimate pharmacy who will sell antibiotics for around £25 but under a postal service whom I have used before for treating UTI's when the GP say's see a chemist.
 
It’s best to see a HCP, either a Dr or even a pharmacist before taking any antibiotics, taking them if you don’t need them (if your cold is viral without infection) can affect they’re potency for fighting an infection next time you need them

Antibiotics will not work for anything viral
 
Thanks, I've hardly been dealing with this for 2 days.

There is no fear of seeing anyone from my surgery sooner then I have already got booked for.
 
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