"That's a big push, yeah, that's a big reason why people still go out, even though they know they have a cough. ...Yeah, that pushes me (into employment). ......You send your kids to school sick. .........Yeah, because you haven't the time, yeah." (P2) This is consistent with previous research showing that perceived or actual economic impact is a major factor in decisions around avoiding the flu [9, 19, 21, 22] . These issues can be compounded by not preparing, being unaware of workplace policies and plans (e.g., policies about wage payments if people are advised to stay home).