We can manage your staff vaccination program
At Happy Health, we offer advice and occupational vaccinations, and our trained nurses stay up-to-date with recommended Australian Immunisation Handbook guidelines. Whether you need to administer vaccines on a single site or multiple premises, we can manage your staff vaccination program.
Our health screening vans and visiting health professionals can deliver workplace immunisations on-site, saving time and hassle. Alternatively, employees can come to one of our clinics.
Benefits of workplace immunisations
- Improve overall health and wellbeing
- Reduce absenteeism and boost productivity
- Contribute to public health efforts
- Create a more prevention-focused culture
- Reduce your healthcare costs over time
- Meet your legislative requirements
Immunisations we provide
We administer all of the most common workplace vaccinations, including:
Annual influenza
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, can have a serious impact on employee health, increasing absenteeism and reducing overall productivity each year. What’s more, this highly-contagious virus can be transmitted before noticeable symptoms are even present.
We can help protect your business with a tailored workplace flu vaccination program to help you through flu season.
Hepatitis A vaccinations
Hepatitis is an infectious liver disease that can range from a mild illness lasting just a few weeks to a chronic, sometimes even fatal, disease. Hepatitis A generally spreads by ingestion via objects, food or drinks that have been contaminated by an undetected amount of stool from an infected person.
Hepatitis A vaccinations require a course of two vaccines administered over a 6-12 month period. This course can be completed on its own or in combination with Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Hepatitis B vaccinations
The risk of Hepatitis B infection varies significantly depending on the nature of your workplace. Vaccination is strongly advised for any workers who come into contact with blood or any other body fluid apart from saliva.
Hepatitis B immunisations require a short-term vaccination program consisting of three injections: the initial day, one month later and six months after the initial dose. Our team can schedule all three sessions to ensure long-term protection for your workers.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about our workplace immunisation programs.
What are the benefits of a flu vaccine?
Every year, the flu is responsible for approximately 1,500,000 sick days, costing Australian businesses over $2 billion. However, research indicates that employees with flu vaccinations report almost half the amount of doctor visits and sick days due to respiratory illness compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated. The benefits of workers having an annual flu vaccine also include improved productivity and morale and reduced community contagion.
Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine?
While you may experience slight symptoms after vaccination, the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu. In fact, studies suggest that the flu vaccine provides a 40-60% Â increase in protection against severe symptoms in healthy adults.
How long does the flu vaccine take to work?
After vaccination, it takes about two weeks for your antibodies to develop and protect against the flu. For this reason, we recommend organising workplace flu vaccinations before the virus starts to spread.
How long does the flu vaccine last?
Protection from the flu vaccine is believed to last for at least 6 months, declining gradually as antibody levels fall and changes in the particular strains of the virus that circulate. Every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announces guidelines for the composition of flu viruses in the Southern Hemisphere. Â Visit the WHO website to learn more.
Who should get a Hepatitis A vaccination?
The Hepatitis A vaccine is strongly recommended for:
- Healthcare workers
- Childcare workers
- Emergency service workers
- Cleaning, waste, and recycling workers
- Plumbers and anyone working with water or waste infrastructure
How long does the Hepatitis A vaccine last?
Research suggests that immunisation against Hepatitis A can last at least 25 years in fully-vaccinated adults.
Who is at risk from Hepatitis B?
High-risk worker groups include:
- Healthcare workers who have physical contact with patients
- Service workers who have physical contact with skin, e.g. tattoo artists
- Cleaning, waste and recycling industry workers
- Workers in childcare facilities
- Workers who play contact sport
- Law enforcement, police, and correctional facility workers
- Emergency personnel
- Workers travelling to regions with a high prevalence of hepatitis
How long does the Hepatitis B vaccine last?
Research suggests that the immunising effects of the Hepatitis B vaccination can last at least 30 years for healthy patients.
How long does a tetanus shot last?
The effects of an initial tetanus shot last approximately 10 years, so a 10-yearly booster vaccine is recommended.
