These first few days are the worst—fever, chills, body aches that make you feel like you lost a fight with a truck. You’re contagious, so please don’t “power through” and spread the love to your coworkers. Stay home, binge-watch something silly, and hydrate like your life depends on it (because your immune system kind of does).
Fun fact: The fever usually breaks by day 3 or 4. That’s your body saying, “Okay, I’ve had enough of this party.” Don’t panic if your temperature spikes at night—it’s just the virus throwing a tantrum before it leaves.
