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Flu Vaccinations | Print |  E-mail

Have the flu vaccine and avoid being ill this winter

"Last winter's flu outbreak claimed 602 lives in the UK, with more than 70% of the deaths among 15- to 64-year-olds, Health Protection Agency figures show " - BBC NEWS

 

Make an appointment or call in to receive your flu vaccine.

Flu reappears every winter, usually over a short period of a few weeks, so that a lot of people get ill around the same time.

Although most people recover from flu within a week, for some people the infection is more serious and leads to complications. These illnesses may require treatment in hospital and can be life-threatening especially in the elderly, people with heart or chest disease and those in poor health.

Flu vaccine contains components of two types of Influenza A and one type of Influenza B viruses. Because the flu virus is continually changing, and different types circulate each winter, a new flu vaccine has to be produced each year.

The currently available influenza vaccines give 70-80% protection against infection with influenza virus strains closely matching those in the vaccine. Our vaccine includes cover for the H1N1 Swine Flu virus.

 
Flu vaccinations in the workplace - Doctorcall | Print |  E-mail

For more information about Flu Vaccinations visit our dedicated website at fluteam.co.uk or call 0844 257 0644

Doctorcall can offer cost effective flu vaccinations in the workplace for both large and small organisations.

For a quote, please call 0844 257 0644, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Flu vaccinations make sense for any organisation. They are proven to reduce absence so they more than pay for themselves in an average year. In addition, as part of your disaster recovery and pandemic contingency planning, they help protect against significant disruption to your organisation and your services. Inflenza vaccination is also a popular staff benefit and provides duty of care.

Flu Epidemic and Performance - Oliver Preston cartoonDoctorcall has vaccinated more people against influenza than any provider outside the NHS.  We are very experienced and can provide advice and recommendations to your organisation.

We recommend you place our order early to secure a preferential booking and early bird rates.  You can place your order even if you do not yet know the number of staff who want a flu vaccination.

Why Choose Doctorcall:

  • We are very experienced:  We provide a nation-wide service to over seven hundred organisations to vaccinate their staff against seasonal influenza. 
     
  • We were the the first medical provider  to work with major organisations including Asda, Boots and Morrisons to offer vaccinations direct to the public through their retail outlets.
     
  • We use our experience to take the pain out of a vaccination programme by doing as much as possible for you, relieving you of the burden of organisation.
     
  • Our emphasis is on flexibility and giving our clients what suits them.  We work with you to make your arrangements as convenient as possible, from start to finish.s
     
  • We come to you – so there is no need to send your employees off site. This keeps things simple, avoids inconvenience and saves staff time.
     
  • We do everything for you:  We help you communicate the programme to your staff, we provide you with an on-line booking system so you do not need to schedule your staff to attend for their flu jab, we deliver everything that is required and we remove all waste at the end of the programme.  All you need to do is to book the date.
     

Influenza is a Serious Matter.  It's seriousness is often overlooked:

For the Individual

  • The symptoms normally include a high temperature, headaches, weakness and severe body pain. 5-10 days absence from work is common.
     
  • Flu can also be a trigger for depression and other mental conditions. It can exacerbate heart problems, diabetes, kidney disease, asthma and lung disease. In the worst cases, it can be fatal.
     
  • Vaccination reduces the incidence of flu by over 80% – and side-effects are very rare.

For the Organisation

The consequences of a flu outbreak, epidemic or pandemic differ between organisations.  There are, however, a number of common problems:

  • Influenza is one of the few causes of multiple simultaneous absences, making it a business continuity issue
     
  • Business-critical staff can be identified and protected with a combination of vaccination, antiviral medication and other measures
     
  • Output can grind to a halt and targets missed
     
  • The opportunity cost of unplanned disruption can be unquantifiable
     
  • Staff morale can be damaged by pressure resulting from poor flu contingency planning
     
  • Customers expect robust business continuity planning

 

 
Flu Vaccinations for Individuals | Print |  E-mail

Doctorcall is the leading flu vaccination provider.  We have specialised in influenza prevention and treatment for many years and we were the first company to provide flu vaccinations to the public via supermarkets and pharmacies.

Doctorcall vaccination services

We offer flu vaccination and Tamiflu (oseltamivir) antiviral flu medication through our clinics in Harley Street, London and St. Ann's Square, Manchester.

Flu vaccination protects against seasonal influenza reducing your chances of catching flu by over 80%.  It is offered free to those who are particularly at risk of serious complications by the NHS.  However, it is recommended for anyone who is busy and does not want to get ill.

Flu vaccination is free to Doctorcall GP Clinic members (link).

If you are an employer, we can provide vaccinations in your workplace or we can supply vouchers for field-based staff.

To book an appointment for a flu jab, call us on 0844 257 0346.

 

 
Flu Treatment Vouchers | Print |  E-mail

Vouchers

  • Staff who are unable to attend a vaccination day in the office can be given a voucher which they can redeem at any participating retailer.
  • At Doctorcall, we provided the first flu vaccinations in retailers in the UK and we have provided the templates for most of the major retailers to provide flu vaccinations.  We subsequently invented the system of flu vouchers.
  • Our vouchers are recognised at the retailers whose service we recommend and they enable the employer to purchase vouchers for staff.
  • Vouchers are the simplest and most cost-efficient way of offering vaccination to staff who are unable to attend on-site vaccination days.
 
Participating Retailers and Availability | Print |  E-mail

The list of recommended retailers for flu vaccination for the coming season is available on this link.

For more information please contact our flu team on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 0844 257 0644