Generally yes if you don't want your vacation quota to get reduced. In my country we get paid 80% of our usual pay on sick days prescribed by doctor. We also

Generally yes if you don't want your vacation quota to get reduced. In my country we get paid 80% of our usual pay on sick days prescribed by doctor. We also can get an appointment online and get that sick day. We can also get sick days up to 3 days prior. Also you can get a sick day if your kid is sick.