It’s flu time again and we can now confirm that we can start bookings from 22nd March 2010. Last year was the year of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) and we are pleased to be able to confirm that this year’s flu vaccination will include a vaccination for H1N1 (Swine Flu).
From the Ministry of Health
Influenza in 2010
In 2009 the World Health Organization declared a pandemic of Influenza A (H1N1). New Zealand experienced pandemic H1N1 influenza in winter 2009 and, based on the northern hemisphere’s experience, another outbreak may occur in New Zealand in late March 2010 and peak in April. This is earlier than the usual influenza season. It is expected that pandemic H1N1 influenza will be the dominant strain during the 2010 influenza season.
Flu vaccines remain one of the few benefits employers can offer employees that also have a direct and measurable benefit for the employer by reducing productivity losses due to illness over the winter periods.
In the current recession many workplaces are reducing staff numbers. By providing vaccinations for your staff you will minimize any additional stress caused by absence due to illness over the winter period.
Vaccination is the principal measure for preventing influenza. Various types of influenza vaccines have been available and used for more than 60 years. They are safe and effective in preventing both mild and severe outcomes of influenza.
Influenza rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics and imposes a considerable economic burden in the form of health care costs and low productivity.
OK Health Services provides a quality vaccination service to our customers by insuring that we have robust booking processes and highly trained vaccinators. On the day, we provide two registered nurses who will insure that everyone receiving a vaccination will be well cared for.
We can provide vaccinations at our OK Health Services site in Petone or at your company site, whichever is the most convenient to you.
Flu Vaccinations – 2010