Intangible Benefits of Influenza Vaccinations
Influenza vaccination programs are good for employees. Staff and employers both benefit from protecting their employee's health by reducing transmission in the workplace and decreasing the time lost from work.
There is the added advantage of offering a staff benefit, these vaccination programs show that organisations care about their staff and their families. They assist in increasing staff morale, ultimately enhancing the workplace environment.
Workplace vaccination programs are an excellent method of the younger workforce. It is this population that sometimes underestimate the risk if influenza. They often see themselves as healthy and may not be aware of the special benefits of vaccination.