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November 28, 2013

Dr. Peter Gibson, Department Head, Psychiatry, hams it up for the camera as Dr. Brenda Wagner, Senior Medical Director and Peer Immunizer at Richmond, prepares to give him his flu shot.

Two flu clinics set for Richmond Hospital

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 Richmond Hospital (week of December 1st) 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 Richmond Hospital:

Date

Location

Time
Dec. 2 Richmond Hospital, Atrium of Westminster Health Centre 0730-1700
Dec. 4 Richmond Hospital, Atrium of Westminster Health Centre 0730-1700

 Please note: staff waiting for these clinics will be required to wear a mask as of December 2nd and until they are immunized.

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