Influenza (the flu) is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. A virus is a type of germ that is very small and acts like bacteria, Antibiotics do not work on flu viruses. Anyone can get the flu. According to the American Lung Association, in 1996, over 95 million cases of the flu were reported. People who are not healthy to begin with are particularly susceptible to the complications that can follow. These people are known as "high risk" and should be immunized yearly as it is a serious illness and can be deadly.
Influenza can be prevented with a high degree of success when a person receives an influenza vaccine. The viruses in the flu shot are inactivated so that someone vaccinated cannot get influenza from the flu shot. Instead the person vaccinated develops protection in his or her body in the form of substances called antibodies. The amount of antibodies in the body is greatest 1 or 2 months after vaccination and then gradually declines.
The influenza viruses usually change each year, so people should be vaccinated each fall with the new vaccine. The best time to get a flu shot is October through November, before you feel flu symptoms. However, vaccines are sometimes available as early as September.
Wellness Assessment Team understands that all of our clients are unique and different, so we can happily cater a flu shots event, at low cost, specific to each client’s requests. We have the ability to administer injections 7 days a week during influenza vaccine season. Corporations are taking advantage of our worksite services to save money as well as employee time by launching a corporate flu shots day.
If you have at least 20 employees who are interested in flu shots, you have enough to do a worksite event. The more people you have, the more cost effective our service. If you have multiple locations, a very small group, consider teaming up with another local business or invite family/friends to attend. We have medical professionals’ throughout our service area to accommodate you.
Our flu shot event design includes the following:
• Medical Professionals
• Vaccines
• Supplies
• Consent Forms
We simply ask that our clients provide our team with ample space, table and chairs. Through one point of contact, Wellness Assessment Team can effectively coordinate your entire company’s influenza vaccine event. In addition, adverse reactions to the vaccine, perhaps due to an egg protein allergy, can occur. Those allergic to eggs should be vaccinated only if their doctor believes it necessary, and under the doctor’s supervision.
Contact us today, we offer free consultations to create a customized suite of solutions or we can fully integrate with other wellness programs for the ideal event.