5 products to help employees through cold and flu season

Because of the pandemic, many of us have paid much more attention to our health and wellness. Coming to work with the sniffles or a cough is frowned upon these days.

Even before COVID, the winter months were prime time for illness because of cold and flu season. Though you can’t control every instance of sickness, you want your employees to be safe and well. Equipping your office with a few products can help keep the place — including the air — clean and employees healthy and comfortable.

These five products will help you and your staff stay well during cold and flu season.

UV Light Sanitizer Box

We’ve paid a ton of attention to hand washing during the pandemic, but other items, like cell phones and wallets, can also get dirty. Give employees a chance to quickly clean them off by having this UV light sanitizer box around the office. It kills 99.9% of particles off everyday products, including face masks, in three minutes, so your employees can use it and get to work.

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2 HEPA Replacement Filter Pack

Using HEPA filters on air purifiers can help clear the air of aerosols with COVID-19. What’s more, they can also help reduce allergens like dust and other irritants such as smoke, making the indoor air safer for everyone. They need to be replaced regularly to work. These replacement HEPA filters from VEVA do the trick on Blueair 200/300 series air purifiers.

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80 Organic Rooibos Tea Bags

Tea warms the body on a chilly day, and steamed water can clear sinuses. This Rooibos Tea from Kiss Me Organics is packed with antioxidants that may bolster digestion and metabolism, too. It’s caffeine-free, so employees won’t feel wired and out of focus if they have it after their morning coffee.

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Matcha Green Tea 2-Pack

Matcha has been having a moment lately, and it may have some health benefits. The dark-green tea has disease-fighting antioxidants and may enhance brain function and memory. This matcha powder is easy to use, and you can indulge in a hot or cold beverage or even as a latte. Previous buyers absolutely rave about the flavor.

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6-Pack Premium Humidifier Filters Replacement

Humidifiers can improve air quality, keep skin from drying out, and even mitigate hazardous mold from forming in your office. As with HEPA, you’ll need to regularly replace the filters on them. Keep VEVA’s six-pack of filters on hand if you have Holmes, Sunbeam, or Bionaire machines that require Filter type A, HW62. The filters are effective and easy to replace.

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Call-outs were common during cold and flu season, even before the pandemic. These days, we’re even more cognizant of our health, wellness, and need for workplace safety. Having products on hand, such as humidifier and HEPA filter replacements, will make the indoor air more comfortable and cleaner. A UV light sanitizer box keeps items clean, and plenty of tea can help employees boost immune health. Though these products can help, they’re not going to prevent every instance of sickness. Encouraging employees to stay home when they are sick and offering paid time off or flexible arrangements, such as the ability to work from home, can prevent the spread of illness in the office.