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goldenface
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Stomach Bug Sweeping the UK
People struck down by a stomach bug sweeping the UK have been urged not to go back to work.
Doctors estimate more than 100,000 people a week are catching norovirus, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
Workers need to remain at home for 48 hours after the symptoms have gone and stay away from surgeries and hospitals, the Royal College of GPs warned.
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haynesycop
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Let's hope i don't get this thing, already got to have a disciplinary for having 3 periods of absence in a year even if it was 4 single days.
More people off work = more overtime for me
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goldenface
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I hope I don't get it at all. I hate being ill even if it does mean time off work.
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DickySnapples
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i hope i get it, i could do with a few days off work 
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The Lostprophet
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oh not something else to catch, ive already had 5 colds this year and the flu once (not that im counting lol) all with only 1 day off work...yes i went to work with flu...stupid i no
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gregface
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On 2008-01-03 17:32:11, The Lostprophet wrote:
oh not something else to catch, ive already had 5 colds this year and the flu once (not that im counting lol) all with only 1 day off work...yes i went to work with flu...stupid i no
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5 colds in 3 days, IMPRESSIVE!
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The Lostprophet
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ok in 2007  forgot it was 2008 now
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Wonder if it's what I had
Became ill christmas eve, didn't eat again till Jan 2nd...missed all the christmas fun 
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procterdc
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I'm quite lucky in that respect, I never have a cold or flu etc, and I think I know why....
I'm quite a warm person and like to be cool, so in winter its very rare to see me wearing a jumper/coat. Its just jeans and t-shirt for me, so my body is used the coldness. And also when it comes to cooking, i never wash my fruit or veg, that helps build up your antibodies (which protects against bacteria)
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gregface
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On 2008-01-03 18:11:43, procterdc wrote:
I'm quite lucky in that respect, I never have a cold or flu etc, and I think I know why....
I'm quite a warm person and like to be cool, so in winter its very rare to see me wearing a jumper/coat. Its just jeans and t-shirt for me, so my body is used the coldness. And also when it comes to cooking, i never wash my fruit or veg, that helps build up your antibodies (which protects against bacteria)
It is all psychological in my opinion, I have not had a cold in 6 months since I started eating more fruit and veg (5+ each day) - I wouldn't bet against it being the fruit an veg you are eating that is keeping you healthy as opposed to the dirt on them.
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jcwhite_uk
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On 2008-01-03 16:52:49, haynesycop wrote:
Let's hope i don't get this thing, already got to have a disciplinary for having 3 periods of absence in a year even if it was 4 single days.
Thats a bit harsh. Getting a disciplinary for being ill. They cant do that
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Nanu
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On 2008-01-03 19:40:50, jcwhite_uk wrote:
On 2008-01-03 16:52:49, haynesycop wrote:
Let's hope i don't get this thing, already got to have a disciplinary for having 3 periods of absence in a year even if it was 4 single days.
Thats a bit harsh. Getting a disciplinary for being ill. They cant do that
They do it at Natwest too, in fact a lot of places do, at Natwest you get put on what they call an "action plan" if you are ill!
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OffLineR
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I wish fast recovery to people who got this bug. It sounds horrible.
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fatevdestiny
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Had it from 1st Jan to 2nd Jan!
Bloody stupid bug
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Posted: 2008-01-03 16:49
Forever !!!
