ProAction was a hole sponsor at the 9th Annual Better Business Bureau "Scramble for Ethics" on Friday, August 25, 2006.  Sitting on the 10th hole, ProAction was also available onsite to educate employers on the benifits of enabling an employee flu shot campaign. Flu related illnesses cost employers an estimated $7 Billion dollars on sick time and lost productivity.

Flu shots are an excellent way for employers of all sizes to add perceived value to the company’s benefits program and improve employee retention and morale. An added benefit of providing flu shots is that, unlike other “nice to have” perks such as concierge services or discount tickets to local attractions, flu shots prevent a highly contagious illness and increase employee attendance and productivity during the winter months. Influenza is one of the leading causes of absenteeism from work. The flu typically lasts several days, with cough and malaise persisting for two or more weeks. Each year, up to 111 million workdays are lost due to influenza, costing US businesses more than $7 billion a year in sick days and lost productivity. The cost of providing an on-site flu shot clinic is low enough that most employers will be able to provide this service to employees at no charge. The convenience of having this service available on-site–and the resulting health benefits–will ultimately result in a positive experience for both the employer and employees.

When should you contact us?
The sooner the better! Flu season in the US generally lasts from November until April, with peak activity between late December and early March. On-site clinics can be scheduled anywhere from mid-October to late-November and continue as late as February. Keep in mind we will need estimate of flu shots at the time of registration for the on-site service. 


For More Information
For more information about implementing a flu shot program, contact ProAction at 915/533-3414. You can also book you appointment on our hotlines at 915/727-0898 or 915/727-0882.