Although the New York Post Shopping section strives to brighten your day with unmissable deals, sometimes that work involves reminding you of hard truths. Readers, it’s that time of year again.

You know what we’re talking about: cold and flu season.

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re a little more than halfway through October, and as the weather gets chillier, the amount of coughs and sneezes encountered at the office, on the subway or at any number of your favorite local hangouts is increasing dramatically.

Your boss doesn’t want you in when you’re sick. Your friends would prefer you stay home. So too, would strangers. But how do you know when it’s really time to cash in that sick day? By using the iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer, of course!

This easy-to-use, totally contactless thermometer uses infrared light to quickly and accurately take your temperature — which can help you stay a few steps ahead of cold, flu and COVID season. It’s more sanitary than ear or throat thermometers, and much easier to use on children.

This week on Amazon, save nearly 50% on this home healthcare essential. You’ll thank us, yourself and Amazon. We guarantee it.

Pick up the iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer for nearly 50% off on Amazon when you select the 20% off coupon, which will automatically add the discount to your cart.

This must-have tool lets you know right away if you’re heating up so you can protect yourself and everyone around you. It runs on AAA batteries (which are included with your purchase) and doesn’t produce any loud beeps, so you can even take a sleeping kid’s temperature without waking them.

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