Employee Flu Shots

FLU MYTHS

Myth #1 “The FLU shot is not effective.”
FACT: The seasonal FLU vaccine is effective in preventing influenza in about 70-90% of  people and is the best way of protecting you from the FLU.

Myth #2 “The FLU isn’t serious.”
FACT: Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory disease that persons of any age can get. It is caused by flu viruses that can lead to serious complications and even death.

Myth #3 “It is not necessary to get a FLU shot every year.”
FACT: Influenza viruses continually change, so the vaccine is different every year.

Myth #4 “The flu shot can cause the flu.”
FACT: It is impossible to get influenza from the vaccine.

Myth #5 “I should not get the flu shot because I am pregnant or breastfeeding.”
FACT: Pregnant women are at risk for influenza complications, and all women who are pregnant or will be pregnant during influenza season should be vaccinated.

Myth #7 “The side effects of vaccination are worse than the FLU.”
FACT: A sore arm is the most likely side effect of getting the injectable flu shot.

Myth #8 “Flu vaccinations are for old people and young kids.”
FACT: Influenza vaccination can benefit anyone over the age of 6 months.

      7 WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AT WORK

1. Get vaccinated against the flu. 
2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle                                                     
3. Wash your hands frequently                                                                  
4. Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes.
5. Cover your coughs and sneezes    
6. Keep common surfaces clean                                                          
7. Do not use your co-workers’ space                                                                                          

Take advantage of company sponsored employee flu shots.

Employee Flu Shots is one of the most popular ways to prevent sickness at the workplace. In recent years, corporations have started stepping up their health protection for workers and have invested in Employee Flu Shots to protect against the flu spreading through the workplace and the families of employees.

Preventing the flu can mean fewer sick people at a company, and that's good business sense. With Fewer people sick, the staff will have more productivity and energy. The employee flu shot is extra insurance that you and your entire staff will be feeling your best
this year.

Learn how you can protect your employees with InHouse Physicians FluPlus Employee Flu Shots .Click Here!