Did you know that businesses can organise on-site workplace flu vaccinations through Council?
Council is inviting local businesses to sign up to its Workplace Flu Vaccine Program, where specialised nurses visit worksites to administer vaccinations ahead of the winter months, when influenza is most active.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Jim Child, encouraged businesses to keep their staff safe over flu season.
"When winter hits, the flu hits with it and workplaces are extremely vulnerable places for transmitting illnesses like these which really impacts their bottom line" Cr Child said.
"By giving your staff the opportunity to get their flu shot, you minimise their chances of getting ill – meaning an easier winter for them- and businesses can get through the cold months with more staff stability.
"It can have a big impact on local businesses if flu impacts multiple staff.
"For employees, it means they can reduce the chances of getting their loved ones ill, and avoid the aches and pains of the flu, which can knock people around for many weeks.
