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3 members in my family have a bug virus im not sure if i should still go work as i work in care of elderly do i get a doctors note ?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Thank you: For thinking about the elderly that you care for. It depends on your employer how it 'goes down'. Unfortunately, some will want you to take sick leave even though you are not sick.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 3/20/2014

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A member asked:

3 members in my family have a bug virus im not sure if i should still go work as i work in care of elderly do i get a doctors note ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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