Flu Shot Immunization Clinics
The key to an instant return on investment for most companies is providing on-site flu shot immunization clinics to help employees and spouses remain healthy during the flu season. The flu season ranges from November to April in any given year and which the use of flu vaccines reduces the average person's chance of catching the flu by 80%.
CarePro's Goal:
- Help educate employees on the importance of flu prevention.
- Increase participation of flu shot immunizations throughout the worksite by creating a successful event day environment focused on convenience for the employees.
- Decrease sick days in the worksite.
Some of the expenses associated with lost productivity included hiring replacement workers when an employee is absent (absenteeism) and reduction in services, loss of output and missed sales opportunities when employees are distracted or less attentive, especially when affected by poor health (presenteeism). Gabel, Jon, et al. Health Benefits In 2003: Premiums reach thirteen-year high as employers adopt new forms of cost sharing." Health Affairs. Vol. 22, no. 5 (September/October 2003): 117-126.