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35%

Percentage of U.S. workers who feel pressured to go to work when they are sick with the flu, according to a 2006 survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

60%

Of those who feel pressured to go to work, percentage who say it’s because they’re worried their work won’t get done.

48%

Percentage who say it’s because they feel guilty for missing work.

25%

Percentage who say it’s because they don’t get paid for sick days.