Yes, You're Ill – Please Take Your Sick Leave

You're only doing yourself a disservice.We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.Calling in sick still seems to be contentious in many workplaces despite the fact that we’ve lived through a pandemic and seen the result of not staying at home when you’re ill.While workplace sick policy shifts company to company, the general rule is you have a certain number of days you’re entitled to be paid while off sick and a number of days you can take before a doctor’s note is needed (usually, it’s about five consecutive days).We’re telling you, when you’re sick, take the sick days – you’re entitled to them for a reason.Flu? Sick leave. Bad mental health day? Sick leave. Agonising period cramps? Sick leave.You don’t need to feel guilty for looking after your health. If anything, the quicker you take the sick leave and recover, the faster you’ll be able to get back to work and focus properly. We’ve all had days in which we’ve suffered through and been barely productive.Boots is now offering its yearly flu vaccine programme, free for vulnerable members of society and costs £21.95 for anyone else, depending on eligibility. It’s either being stuck in bed for a week, potentially missing out on Christmas plans, or getting a vaccine now to reduce your chances of getting sick and needing to take that leave for flu.Claire Nevinson, Superintendent Pharmacist at Boots said: “Vaccinations offer the best protection against flu for everyone. The best time to get the flu vaccination for maximum protection is the start of autumn, before the virus begins to circulate widely. This allows the body to obtain optimum protection and immunity. After receiving the vaccination, it usually takes around 10 to 14 days to be protected. “Protection from the flu vaccination goes down with time and the types of flu virus the vaccination protects against are updated each year. This is why it’s important to get the flu vaccination every year.”It’s not just the flu Boots are protecting against. A few months ago, the healthcare giant launched intolerance at home test kits.Struggling with stomach pains and troublesome bowel movements? This also warrants a sick day, but you might want to try Boots Intolerance and Sensitivities DNA Test Kit, which offers diet and lifestyle advice as well as simple results.And of course, for the typical bad cold, Boots has all the medications you’ll need to help you feel better faster – from cough syrup to cheap pain killers.For the times when a simple pill won’t cure it and you’re really unwell, it might be time to get a fit note from a NHS doctor and give your body the rest it needs to recover.Your sick leave exists to be used when it’s needed - there’s no prize for not using it.Related...HuffPost Editors Have Levelled Up Their Skincare With These ProductsMushroom Coffee and Tea Is The Celeb-Approved Caffeine Alternative You've Been Looking ForThe 4 Best Paint Colours To Make Small Rooms Pop

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