Schedule A Day Of Wellness With A Seasonal Flu Shot Program
EBI provides a cost-effective, hassle-free onsite seasonal flu vaccination program for employers on a national scale. No matter if your vaccination needs are at one location or across numerous facilities across the country, let our trained staff provide a turn-key solution that will include setup, management and administration of your seasonal flu vaccination program. Benefits of EBI’s onsite vaccination program directly at your workplace will decrease employee down-time going to an off-site location and maximize employee participation for overall wellness program effectiveness. |
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EBI’s Occupational Healthcare Department can design, implement and schedule clinical and on-site vaccinations to meet you individual needs and administer the program through our national network of medical professionals. |
- Decrease employee seasonal sick-time and increase overall work performance
- An onsite vaccination programs will reduce overall employee down-time
- Increased participation due to hassle-free onsite vaccination administration
- EBI utilizes only trained and experienced staff to setup and administer your vaccination program
- Coordination of one or several vaccination locations based on need and preference
- EBI will provide all of the necessary tools for employee education and program advertising
The flu is a disease of the breathing passages caused by the influenza virus. It affects people of all ages as it spreads through the air from person to person. The virus can be as contagious as the common cold and is easily transmitted from people who are already infected. You can also get the flu from those who have been exposed, but have not yet developed symptoms. This means that you can be contagious and not even know it. The flu is more serious than a cold, often causing severe symptoms such as body aches, exhaustion, high fever, respiratory inflammation, congestion, cough, and more. You could be ill for a week with some symptoms lingering for up to a month. For people that are classified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as high-risk, it is especially important to get vaccinated. This group includes people over 65; a household contact of persons at increased risk of flu-related complications, anyone with heart disease, diabetes, kidney disorder, blood disorder, or an impaired immune system.
The flu vaccine is 75 to 90 percent effective in preventing infection. Contrary to a popular myth, you cannot get the flu from the vaccine since it is made from highly purified egg grown viruses that have been rendered noninfectious. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that protect it against the virus. Even if you received a flu shot last year, you still need to receive another one this year to remain protected. The Each year the flu strain changes and your body slowly loses its immunity to the flu. As with any vaccine, the flu vaccine has some side effects. Less than 1/3 of those who receive a flu shot will experience some soreness at the vaccination site, and only 5 to 10% will suffer mild side effects such as low-grade fevers and headaches. Anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to eggs or egg products should not receive a flu shot since the vaccine is grown in hens’ eggs.
October and November are the optimal months for flu vaccination. However, getting vaccinated later will still prevent illness in most flu seasons. The CDC recommends that vaccination continue through December and as long as the vaccine is available. So if you want to be sure you’re healthy for the holidays or that much-awaited vacation, don’t leave it up to chance. Attend our company flu drive and get vaccinated!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza causes approximately 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. |
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