Cost Effectiveness of Workplace Vaccination
The flu thrives in the office environment, costing Australian businesses 1.5 million working days each year. Affected employees will be absent for an average of 3-5 days with lowered productivity (or 'presenteeism') for up to two weeks.
Flu vaccinations are a cost effective method of preventing productivity losses at work. They provide:
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An average reduction in sick leave of 36% in vaccinated versus non-vaccinated groups
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43% reduction in absenteeism caused by upper respiratory illness
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Reduced absenteeism of 12 days per 100 persons vaccinated
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Improved work effectiveness of 4 days per 100 vaccinations
To calculate the potential cost of the flu to your business, visit the user friendly Solvay Flu Vaccination Calculator.
Wesley Corporate Health can offer a high quality, seamless vaccination service for your employees. Register your interest in a flu vaccination program for 2010 or call Louise Reeve on 3234 2609.
Reference
(1) Solvay's Economic Benefits of Influenza Vaccination