If it seemed like a lot of folks were missing work because of the flu last month, it's because they were. More people reported having the flu during December 2014 than during any December since 2008.
A Gallup survey that's been tracking the flu since 2008 confirms that last month was a big one for the flu virus. On any given day, Gallup said, 4 percent of those in the monthly survey said they had the flu, up from 2.8 percent in December 2013.
And worse yet, Gallup reports, "given that reports of having the flu are typically highest in January or February, the 2013-2014 flu season could end up being the worst flu season in Gallup's records."
Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO, part of your ALM digital membership.
Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- Critical BenefitsPRO information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
- Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events
- Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
Already have an account? Sign In
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
