Flu Vaccinations

Flu Shots

The Center for Disease Control recommends a yearly vaccination as the best way to prevent the flu. On average employees miss ½ - 5 days of work per year because of the flu and the flu indirectly costs employers about $76.7 million a year in employee absenteeism, lack of presenteeism, and other indirect costs.

Employees that receive the flu shots experience significantly fewer influenza symptoms, have fewer doctors’ visits, and miss fewer work days due to illness. Specifically, individuals that have been vaccinated have:

  • 13%-44% fewer health care/provider visits
  • 18%-45% fewer lost workdays
  • 18%-28% fewer work days with reduced productivity


Company hosted on-site vaccination events make getting the flu shot easy and convenient for employees. With each vaccinated employee the company faces less risk of spreading inner-office flu, saves on employee sick days, and  increases productivity. On-site vaccination programs are a cost effective way to make sure all employees have the opportunity to be vaccinated.

TotalWellness makes it simple to sign up for these events with our online scheduling tool, EmployeeSignup.com.

Our flu shot events stand above the competition. They are implemented by our own network of nurses who are all specially trained on TotalWellness’ policies and procedures, allowing us to provide consistency and quality. We ship all vaccine and supplies to our nurses so you don’t have to worry about storing it and we build in extra time to each event for event preparations.


Flu Shot Vouchers

In addition to providing on-site vaccination program, TotalWellness also offers two flu shot voucher programs. Flu shot vouchers can be provided as a stand-alone service or provided in conjunction with an on-site vaccination program.

Target Voucher Program

With the Target Voucher Program participants print out a voucher electronically and visit any Target Pharmacy or Target Clinic to receive their flu shot.  There are over 1,600 Target Pharmacies nationwide open seven days a week. Employees are not required to make an appointment and can receive their shot during normal pharmacy or clinic hours

 
National Pharmaceutical Services Voucher Program

With the National Pharmaceutical Services (NPS) Voucher Program participants can visit any pharmacy in the NPS network to receive a flu shot.  Nearly 99.9% of pharmacies in the nation are within the network. Vouchers can be mailed to participants or provided electronically. Participants are not required to make an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Q: How do I request a flu shot event?
A: First, you’ll speak with one of our Account Executives who will go over how our events work. We will draft a service agreement for you including the number of shots you would like to order, the locations where you would like the shots administered, and the date and time you would like the event to be hosted. Upon receiving a completed service agreement, we try our best to schedule your event for the date and time requested.  We recommend requesting flu shot events at least four to six weeks in advance. Call 888.434.4358 or click here to request your event.
Q: When should I get a flu shot?
A: Flu shots are generally administered from mid-September to mid-November, but it is beneficial to get a flu shot anytime and to schedule your event early.
Q: Who should get a flu shot?
A: In general, anyone interested in reducing their chance of getting the flu should get a flu shot.
Q: Who should not get a flu shot?
A:
  • People with a severe allergy to eggs or other components of the vaccine.
  • People who are significantly ill with a fever. They would wait until symptoms subside before getting their flu shot.
  • Children less than six months old.
  • Possibly people with a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).
  • For the most detailed and current list, go to the Center for Disease Control
Q: Do I need to get the flu shot every year?
A: Yes, you should get a flu shot every year to lessen chances of getting the flu.
Q: Does the flu shot carry any side effects?
A: The most common side effect is soreness at the injection site. More rare side effects include allergic reactions and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).
Q: Can I catch the flu from the flu shot?
A: No, the vaccine utilized by TotalWellness is made from killed influenza, and it cannot give you the flu.
Q: What is the flu?
A: The flu is a respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus. The most common symptoms of the flu include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose.
Q: What is the best way to prevent getting the flu?
A: The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall. Good health habits, such as hand washing, help protect against the flu.
Q: Should pregnant women or nursing mothers get the flu shot?
A: As is noted in the CDC’s annual report on flu vaccine information and recommendations, experts consider the flu shot safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding women and their infants.Vaccination is recommended for women who will be pregnant during the flu season because of their increased risk for flu-related complications. However, the states of CA, DE, MO, NY and WA have enacted legislation about not giving mercury-containing vaccine to pregnant women.
Q: Do employees have to pre-register for their flu shot?
A: No, we do not require employees to pre-register for their flu shot. We do offer EmployeeSignUp.com, an easy-to-use online appointment scheduling tool that allows participants to sign up for an appointment prior to an event. It is not required to schedule appointments, but we highly recommend advance scheduling for a smooth event.

The staff was friendly, cooperative and efficient. I was really pleased with their performance and professionalism. Also, I appreciated that there were two staffers so I did not have to spend the day at the clinic. Very well received by employees.

Wachovia/ Wells Fargo Company

Mary Sperow

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