Need advice! Starting new project tomorrow and I came down with the flu today. What do I do if I wake up tomorrow and am too sick to travel?

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No such thing as anti viral meds..^

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Send email NOW. Don't wait till the AM.

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Put OOO and got back to bed!

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You email them as soon as you wake up, explain the issue, and check in with them later in the day about how you're feeling and any documentation you can read to get caught up to speed. Feel better!

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If you were my analyst, I'd want all of the above OP

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Tell your manager and that ^

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Send an email now, and make an appt with the doctor. If you test positive for flu the anti viral meds are magic.

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Definitely email now

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@KPMG1 there are and they are wonderful but have to be given within 72hrs of the onset https://www.cdc.gov/flu/antivirals/whatyoushould.htm

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Thank you all! You're the best!

Don't worry. Analyst and associate are the safest positions, even if u miss anything, you good!

Get better. Don't go to work. No one wants to get sick and they want you to get better

Trust @KPMG1, he/she is actually a doctor

I'd get a doctors note and send ir

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Viruses are fascinating.... they got balls to knock out a consultant....dafaq

Same here OP! Except that I am the manager!!! Been on so many fluids and meds, not even funny! Have a 6 am flight

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