Coughs, Colds and Flu at Work: When to Stay at Home and How to Stop the Spread

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About Course

Coughs, colds and flu spread easily in workplaces, especially in autumn and winter. This course explains how to tell a cold from flu, current UK Health Security Agency guidance for England on when to stay at home with symptoms of a respiratory infection, simple ways to stop germs spreading, and when to get medical help.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Tell the difference between a cold and flu using NHS guidance
  • Know when GOV.UK advises staying at home with symptoms of a respiratory infection
  • Use simple hygiene habits that reduce the spread of germs at work
  • Know when symptoms need a GP, NHS 111 or a 999 call

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Cold or flu? Knowing the difference
  • When to stay at home
  • Stopping the spread and getting help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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