Flu shots at work

Winter absenteeism from influenza costs Australian business millions of dollars every year.

Immunisation is the best weapon employers have to reduce the likelihood of absenteeism and lost productivity due to influenza—scientific research shows the influenza vaccine reduces the risk of influenza in healthy people by 70% to 90%.

This translates to a 43% reduction in absenteeism or 74 fewer lost days per 100 employees.

Influenza is a common illness affecting on average around 20% of staff and once it gets established in a workplace it can rapidly spread.

Benefits for employees

• Protects individual workers and reduces the chances of cross-infection from co-workers
• Enhanced health outcomes—less workplace sickness
• Sends message to staff that management are committed to their well-being

Benefits to employers

• Reduction in absenteeism
• Establishes positive and supportive workplace culture
• Higher staff morale

Contact Medibank Health Solutions to request a quote or to make a booking

Helpful suggestions for managing and promoting your workplace influenza vaccination program