LGH flu shot clinics next week
It’s flu season! Protect patients, clients and residents by getting your flu shots. It will protect you, your family and friends as well.
During the regular scheduled staff immunization clinics at Lions Gate Hospital (week of November 25th) there will be additional nurses available to provide influenza vaccination for staff who have not yet been able to get their flu shot and/or do not have access to a Peer Nurse Immunizer in their work area.
Workplace Health Flu Immunization Clinics at Lions Gate Hospital:
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Date |
Location |
Time |
| Nov. 25 | LGH – 231 E. 15th St., Lobby in front of Dogwood Gift Shop | 0730-1700 |
| Nov. 27 | LGH – 231 E. 15th St., Lobby in front of Dogwood Gift Shop | 0730-1700 |
These flu immunization clinics have now been added to our VCH flu locator: http://flushotschedule.ca/
The province-wide “Influenza Control Program Policy” gives health care providers the option to get immunized against influenza or wear a procedure mask at work for the duration of flu season (starting December 2nd, 2013).
For more information about BC’s flu policy, visit the influenza internet site www.vch.ca/staff-flu-info or intranet site -> click on the “Staff Flu Shots” button on the VCH connect home page.
IMPORTANT: To ensure your immunization is recorded, you must report your immunization as soon as possible using the online influenza self-reporting form,accessible from any computer – at work or home: influenzareporting.phsa.ca
Questions? Email VCHHCWFluPrevention@vch.ca or learn more at www.vch.ca/staff-flu-info