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Vertigo, a disorder affecting equilibrium, can impact work. With proper workplace accommodations, employees with vertigo can safely return to their jobs.

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  • Vertigo is a common condition impacting balance.
  • Symptoms include loss of balance, nausea, and vomiting.

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