Flu Season Tips

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Treasure Valley Employers
Providing an on-site flu clinic is an easy way to ensure your employees get protected against the seasonal flu. Each influenza vaccination saves employers $47 in absenteeism and productivity loss.* Please follow the steps listed below to schedule your flu clinic.

We are closely monitoring the updates from the Center For Disease Control (CDC) on the H1N1 or swine flu vaccination progress. However, at this time, this is not available through our on-site vaccination clinics. The information below is only for the seasonal influenza vaccine.

	Flu Shot Clinic Information Sheet Download the flu shot clinic information sheet that has pricing and information about this year's flu vaccine.
	Flu Shot Clinic Registration Form Complete the flu shot clinic registration form. Once the form is submitted, you will be contacted by a scheduler within three (3) business days.

You have an option for your seasonal flu vaccine this year
The Saint Alphonsus Corporate Health nurses will have two options for your seasonal flu vaccine this year. Please review the information below to determine which method of vaccination you prefer.

We will have the standard vaccine, referred to as the “flu shot.” We will also the intranasal vaccine referred to as the “FluMist.” Here are the standard FAQs to help you decide. Please note there are two different consent forms this year.

Q: What is the cost?
A: Both shots will cost $20.00 at the onsite clinics, payment and insurance are the same.

Q: Who is eligible for the FluMist?
A: Individual under the age of 49. There is no age restriction for the flu shot.

Q: Who cannot get the FluMist?
A: Adults over 50, pregnant and breast feeding women, and people with long-term health problems – heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, anemia or other blood disorders, or anyone with a weakened immune system or history of nerve problems.

Q: The FluMist is a live virus, won’t it make me sick?
A: The FluMist is made with a live, but very weakened virus. You will not get the flu from the FluMist, but you may have a mild immune response where you might feel achy and have mild side effects for a day or two. The Vaccine Information Sheet has more details.

Q: Does the FluMist contain thimerosal?
A: No, the intranasal, FluMist does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives, so it is a good option for people with thimerosal-allergies.

Please download the following documents needed for your flu shot clinic:

	A legal agreement that allows Saint Alphonsus to conduct a flu vaccination clinic at your worksite. This needs to be completed and given to a SARMC staff person the day of the clinic. >> State of Idaho Agencies >> All Other Employers
	The Flu Shot Consent Form Each employee receiving the shot will need to complete one. >> Intranasal Vaccine Consent Form - FluMist
	Vaccine Information Sheet Each employee receiving the shot will need to be given one. English | Spanish | Other Languages >> Intranasal Vaccine Information - FluMist
	Flu Shots Announcement Flyer A flu shots announcement you can customize for your workforce.
	To create an online sign up sheet for your group there is a free site called www.mysignup.com that is easy to use. Takes the hassle out of scheduling large groups.

Tools For Your Worksite
Germ Prevention Tips and Posters for your worksite: http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/resources.htm

General public
The general public can easily receive a seasonal flu shot by visiting one of our medical clinics throughout the Treasure Valley. You can call 208-367-DOCS to locate a clinic near you.
>> Click here to view a map

For questions or more information on the flu vaccine please visit www.cdc.gov. For questions about the flu clinics offered by Saint Alphonsus, please send an email to kellwirt@sarmc.org or call (208) 367-6206.

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