In the workplace, it is important that your employees feel their safety and well-being are prioritised. Employees will inevitably be exposed to harmful pathogens that can be easily transmitted in the workplace and pose a risk to their health. An effective resolution to minimise the circulation of illnesses is to provide your employees with safe and preventative flu vaccinations. 

Flu vaccinations are not compulsory, so it is important to identify why they are beneficial to the working environment. It can seem like an unnecessary additional measure to take, but we’ve got it covered. At BizHealth, we are dedicated to making flu vaccinations easily accessible for you and your employees. We understand the importance of a team that feels appreciated and respected, which is why we offer an on-site flu vaccination program and a variety of other health and wellness services to support your employees.

What is the Flu?

If you are offering Flu Vaccinations in your workplace, it is essential to understand what it is and how it can affect your employees. Influenza, more commonly referred to as the Flu, is a viral illness that can affect the workplace, cause a multitude of absences and increased sick leave. Over the years, the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases confirmed in a year has ranged from 70,000 to 300,000. On average, it can take up to two weeks to recover from a common case of the Flu. This can significantly impact a workforce. Although the Flu is a common virus that affects thousands of Australians every year, it is a highly contagious virus that, in some cases, can be life-threatening. Protecting your staff starts with BizHealth.

Immunisation is the most successful way to prevent the outbreak of the virus in the workplace. Research has discovered that getting the Flu Vaccination reduces the risk of contracting the virus by 70-90% in healthy people.

How do Flu Vaccinations work?

A Flu Vaccination is a preventative measure that contains a small and outdated strain of the virus to allow your body to build up the antibodies required to fight off the Flu should you come into contact with it.

A common question posed around the Flu Vaccination is: Why do I need one every year? Due to the mutating qualities of the Flu, it is likely to be different every year. Your body will no longer be equipped to fight against the new qualities of the virus, so it is highly recommended that you get vaccinated against the Flu once a year.

It reduces your chances of contracting the Flu, but also minimises how contagious you will be to others should your body come into contact with the virus. The vaccination weakens the strength of the Flu, meaning if you get it, you will experience much milder symptoms.

Why should I offer Flu vaccinations in the workplace?

With our on-site flu vaccination program, there isn’t much you need to do! At BizHealth, we’re here to protect your employees and your business, starting with ensuring the wellness of the workplace. So, what benefits can you expect from Flu Vaccinations in the workplace? 

• Reduced chances of contracting the virus and transmitting it to co-workers
• Increased workforce presence due to fewer sick leaves
• A commitment to your staff’s well-being in the workplace
• A healthy and safe work environment
• Lowered risk of complications for high-risk groups (i.e people with heart disease and diabetes)
• Reduced severity of the virus if you get it
• Prevention of increased hospitalisation in severe cases

Where do I start?

At BizHealth, we understand that vaccinating your entire workforce can seem like an impossible task. That’s where we come in. Our Workplace Flu Vaccination Program is offered across Australia and New Zealand. With our easy-to-navigate online booking system, we can tailor the program to your business’s needs. If you have a larger office or workforce, we can set up multiple clinic sites and support you across several days to accommodate employees working on shift patterns.  Our dedicated booking coordinator can provide your workplace with posters to advertise the service and facilitate the booking of the on-site vaccination. We offer our program throughout the year, but with the most common strike of the Flu, we estimate that the best time for workplace Flu vaccinations is March to June. 

If you’re ready to protect your workforce, Get in Touch with us today.