Flu – to vaccinate or not to vaccinate?

What is “seasonal flu”?

Seasonal flu is the common flu that occurs nearly every winter and tends to affect the elderly and generally affects between 10% to 15% of the population in the UK between December and April.

Flu vaccination

Flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways for individuals and businesses to protect against the flu virus. A flu vaccination programme can play a key part in preventing sickness absence as a result of seasonal influenza

Why should you vaccinate?

It is very easy to catch the virus especially if you travel on crowded transport or work in an open plan office environment. The flu virus is highly infectious and is generally spread by sneezing, coughing and close contact, as well as indirectly from touching infected surfaces such as door handles, desk, etc. Basic personal hygiene can help as can ensuring environments are regularly and properly cleansed.

Benefits to an organisation in having a vaccination programme:

• It is cost effective as it saves money by helping to reduce absenteeism and maintain productivity.
• By delivering a vaccination programme to your workforce, it sends out a message that you are committed to assisting in looking after their health and well being.
• A healthy happy and fit staff at work leads to a productive, profitable business
• Our flexible delivery approach means that our qualified and experienced team of nurses will visit your site at a time that suits you and your employees.

Don’t miss out – book your programme now! Call Premier Occupational Healthcare on 01303 298100

Costs

On your site £20 per person based upon a minimum of 20 persons.

If you are interested please call 01303 298100.

Swine Flu – Influenza A H1N1 The above programme is in respect of the normal annual influence epidemic that occurs in the UK most years. We are currently monitoring the situation regarding Swine Flu. So far the vaccine against this strain of flu is being prioritised and given to high risk individuals and front line staff. Should this situation alter we will make further announcements on our web site. Advice for pandemic planning is also available here.