The Flu Impacts Businesses
Influenza, better known as the flu, is a respiratory infection that affects approximately 25% of the U.S. population each year. An infected employee is contagious from the day before symptoms begin until five days afterward. This gives the disease six days to spread and negatively affect the business world by forcing employees to miss work in order to recover or care for infected family members. Influenza is responsible for an average of 1.3 missed work days per employee.
Flu Vaccines Save You Money
- 43% decrease in sick days
- Savings of $2.58 per dollar invested
Flu Vaccines Save Your Business Money
Flu vaccines can create significant reductions in incidence, absenteeism, and cost associated with influenza-like illnesses among working adults. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported a 32% decrease in lost workdays among vaccinated employees. Another study published in Pharmacoeconomics reported a 43% decrease in sick days among vaccinated employees and a net savings of $2.58 per dollar invested in employee flu vaccinations.
Albers Medical Pharmacy Offers On-Site Vaccinations
Albers Medical Pharmacy, established in 1976, offers an efficient and cost-effective flu vaccination service to Kansas City businesses and their employees. We offer onsite vaccinations that meet the needs of your company’s specific work schedule, or can provide vaccines in our conveniently located pharmacy. Our certified pharmacists have administered over 30,000 flu vaccines since our vaccination service started in 1997.
When To Get Vaccinated
Flu season traditionally peaks between December and April in our region of the country. Flu vaccines take approximately four weeks to provide full protection, making October through December the best time for administration.
How To Set Up a Vaccine Program
Please contact us at (816) 931-0100 to schedule your company’s flu vaccinations or to answer any questions about our service. We will work with your Human Resources Managers to tailor a program just for you. Several possible options include:
- Full Pay: Your company pays the entire cost of the vaccinations as a benefit to your employees.
- Partial Pay: Your company shares the cost with your employees.
- No Pay: Your company schedules the program and your employees pay for their vaccines.
Who Can Set Up a Vaccine Program
We offer our vaccination service to several types of organizations and businesses, including:
- Corporations
- Small Businesses
- Nursing homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Country clubs
- Community groups
- Civic groups
- Churches
- Individuals
Please contact us at (816) 931-0100 to answer any questions your business or organization may have about our program or to schedule your company’s or group’s flu vaccinations.