Coughing. Sniffling. Sneezing. Every winter, it seems, the
incidences of flu and colds increase, especially in the
workplace. That’s why Ontario’s doctors are ramping up a special
campaign to keep these easily contracted illnesses from
spreading like wildfire. Snot’s Not Hot encourages anyone who
has the flu to take a sick day and stay home from work if they
can. Staying home and limiting contact with others prevents the
spread of the flu virus to people, who in turn could pass it
along to their friends and family. Cold and flu viruses are
highly contagious and are spread because people touch surfaces
and then touch their faces, objects or individuals. It can
easily spread for 5-7 days after symptoms start. Some of the
most contaminated sources are the surfaces people touch
travelling to and from work. According to the Ontario Medical
Association, more than 60 per cent of gas pumps and more than 40
per cent of escalator rails and ATM machine buttons are highly
contaminated with illness causing viruses. That’s