Heather said there was a limited number of vaccines still available to workplaces keen to protect their staff from the flu this season.
“This year, it’s extra important to ensure your employees receive the seasonal influenza vaccination, as the risk associated with the coronavirus is also still prevalent,” Heather said.
“We know the flu has not only a personal effect on people, but a big effect on workplaces, too.
“Employees with influenza can take an average of two weeks to recover, so vaccinating staff can stop loss of productivity and reduce absenteeism.
“The problem for a workplace is that the flu can be contagious before any symptoms show, therefore, it’s easily spread. Research shows that every $20 an organisation spends on vaccinations can save $115 in lost productivity and downtime.”
The BCHS program is easy to book, cost effective, and administered by a highly experienced, specialised immunisation team.
This year nurses have travelled throughout the region to offices, factories, not-for-profits, emergency services providers, schools, childcare centres and more. They’ve made vaccination available to BCHS staff and their families, and even to people experiencing homelessness.
Be quick to book your workplace in for the last remaining vaccine stock, or get all the program details and costs, by calling BCHS on 5406 1200.
