WHAT IS THE VON FLU IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM?
A VON Registered Nurse or a specially trained Licensed Practical Nurse can perform flu vaccinations on your premises during your hours of operation; a minimum of 10 participants are needed to book a clinic.

BENEFITS OF WORKPLACE IMMUNIZATION
-Cost effective: a flu vaccination clinic costs less than the absence of one employee
-Decreased employee absenteeism
-Minimal disruption to work schedules
-Can be set up in the workplace with little disruption to the employees' daily routine
-Improved productivity
-Reduced use of sick time
-Wellness of staff
-Prevention of illness
-Reduces the risk of transmitting influenza to others
-Avoid job interruptions
-If you do get the flu, the flu immunization lessens the seriousness of the flu

HOW DO I ORGANIZE MY FLU CLINIC?
- Find out how many are interested
-Contact us with preferred dates and expected number of participants
-Put up posters and distribute pamphlets along with health assessment and consent forms
-Find a room that can be used for both immunizations and a waiting area. The room should contain the following:
-One table with chairs
-Garbage can
- After your booking is confirmed with VON, begin scheduling your staff for their immunizations; one person every four minutes.

WHEN CAN I HAVE MY FLU CLINIC?
Clinics run from October through November and later upon request.
Bookings begin in September

HOW DO YOU BILL?
Two ways: An invoice can be sent to your company after the clinic or individuals can be pay directly at the clinic and will be issued a receipt. Payment can be made by cheque, cash, VISA or MasterCard.

WHAT IS PROVIDED BY VON?
A qualified and friendly Nurse
All medical supplies
Promotional material
Information pamphlets
Health assessment and consent forms

HOW WILL I RECEIVE THE FLU SHOT?
It is injected in a muscle in the upper arm
Please wear a short-sleeved shirt the day of the clinic