1. You have a fever.
A fever is not only a great call in sick excuse, but also your body’s way of fighting off infection, which is a pretty good sign that you have an infection in the first place. If you have a temperature of 100.3 or higher and you’re experiencing all the joy that comes with a fever—think chills, cold sweats, body pain—then your best bet is to stay home and rest.
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