I have Niall’s bug, but he doesn’t want it back

I got Niall’s virus, and have been running a 102.6°F (39.2°C) temperature.  As a further illustration of the differences between this employer and my former employer, they are demanding that I stay home, rather than demanding that I come in.  Which makes me feel like a loser.  But at least I have a lot of dense material to study to pass the time.