As of December 8, 69% of staff and physicians have had a flu shot and 3% are wearing a mask, to protect our most vulnerable patients from a potentially fatal flu infection, according to the self-reporting website. Public Health has the highest staff rates at 85% staff who have reported their shot or are wearing a mask. Of the CoC’s, non-VCH Medical Imaging (78%) and Corporate (76%) are in the lead.

As of December 1, you should have had a flu shot or be wearing a mask while in patient areas, as the Influenza Prevention Policy is in effect.

Self-report your immunization status

All staff, physicians, residents etc must report their immunization status online.

• Staff and residents report at https://flu.vch.ca.
• Physicians (including dentists, midwives, psychologists, podiatrists, denturists, nurse practitioners and fellows) report at https://medicalhealthstaff.vch.ca.

 The self-reporting website for flu immunizations has experienced some technical difficulties. If you are having issues in reporting your flu immunization please email fluprevention@vch.ca for assistance.

More information

For more information visit the staff flu page on the VCH website.