Flu Vaccine and International Travel
Flu can easily spread in busy places like airports and planes. The virus can survive on surfaces like handrails and doorknobs. Simply touching your face after contacting these surfaces can lead to infection. This can impact your travel plans, so it’s important to take precautions.
Who Needs the Influenza Vaccine?
The flu vaccine is recommended annually for everyone aged 6 months and older. For travelers, it’s important to remember that the flu season in the Southern Hemisphere occurs during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer. This means that if you’re traveling to areas south of the equator, you could encounter flu season even during the U.S. summer. Because the flu virus evolves, annual vaccination ensures that you are protected against the most current strains.
Flu Vaccinations at Work
Offering flu vaccinations at your workplace can significantly reduce employee sick leave and promote overall health within your organization. By protecting employees, you also help protect the most vulnerable in our community from serious illness. Implementing a workplace flu vaccination program can be straightforward and beneficial.
For guidance on setting up a corporate flu vaccination program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a helpful guide to get started.
For workplace flu vaccines, contact Wildflower Travel & Wellness Clinic. Our nurses are highly trained in immunizations, adhering to CDC best practices for onsite vaccination events.
Where Can I Find the Hepatitis A Vaccine Near Me?
Schedule an appointment today with Wildflower Travel & Wellness Clinic at our Arizona clinic for your hepatitis A vaccination. Online appointments are available or call our office with questions.
Other Vaccines to Promote a Healthy Workforce
Many workplaces have occupational risks for vaccine-preventable diseases like Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Read more about the vaccines and CDC recommendations for healthcare workers.