Thank You For Getting Vaccinated – Over 7,300 Staff and Medical Staff Protected

Thank You for Supporting Respiratory Virus Immunization

Over 7,300 staff and medical staff attended 59 clinics held in North, Central and South Island. This included long-term care, urgent, acute and primary care sites throughout the region. Staff and medical staff received 30% more vaccines this year than last year, and 66% received both COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in a single visit.

Thank you to everyone who got a vaccine to protect against respiratory viruses this year.

Reporting

Staff and medical staff must report their influenza immunization status – even if they didn't get a vaccine. As per the provincial Influenza Prevention Policy, all Island Health staff and medical staff are required to self-report whether or not they received their influenza vaccine. Only 19% of staff and 7% of medical staff have reported – the goal is 100%.

Get immunized

Health-care workers are encouraged to be immunized against influenza and COVID-19. Book your appointment through the Get Vaccinated system.

Reduce transmission

Under Island Health's Influenza Prevention Policy, staff who do not receive the influenza vaccine are expected to wear a mask during influenza season. Appropriate personal protective equipment should be determined by a point-of-care risk assessment. Continue to practice hand hygiene and remain home if sick.