2011-2012 Corporate Flu Vaccination Campaign
http://flu.occhealthnorwalk.org
Welcome to the Occupational Health Services Flu Campaign Website, the source for complete resources concerning this year's immunization information as well a means to schedule a vaccination session for your employees.
Each year, flu results in severe disruptions to employer functioning due to excessive absenteeism and complications from the illness. Increasingly, employers are actively taking steps to protect their employees by sponsoring an onsite flu vaccination session.
Occupational Health Services of Norwalk Hospital is the area leader in providing flu vaccinations and other employee wellness solutions. Beginning early October our team of providers commence their mission to vaccinate thousands of employees across the region.
Program Highlights:
- Our providers will come to your company and administer the flu vaccine.
- Scheduling is at a date and time convenient to your company.
- We follow the latest guidelines pertaining to vaccine administration, safety, and patient education.
- Employees who cannot attend an onsite session may receive their vaccination at our occupational health center.
Flu Facts from the Centers for Disease Control
Every year in the United States, on average:
* 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
* More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications;
* About 36,000 people die from flu.
Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.
Occupational Health Services of Norwalk Hospital
520 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203) 852-2417
Flu Program Coordinator: 800-557-8389
2011-2012 Program Announcement
Download Flu Session Faxback Reservation Form
CDC Vaccine Information Statement
Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work (Handout-PDF)
