September 8, 2022
As the crisp air moves in and daylight gets shorter, we face another sign of fall: the flu. This year the flu is likely to pose a unique challenge since COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms.
The CDC is recommending that employers implement a workplace vaccination program for COVID-19 in addition to a flu shot clinic for the following reasons:
Potential benefits to employers:
- Keep the workforce healthy by preventing employees from getting COVID-19
- Help protect clients, customers, and visitors from COVID-19
- Reduce absences due to COVID-19
- Improve productivity
- Improve morale, build trust, and be responsive of employee needs and cultural norms
Potential benefits to employees:
- Prevent COVID-19 and long-term complications
- Reduce absences and doctor visits due to COVID-19
- Help protect family and household members from COVID-19
- Improve morale
In-Network Seasonal Immunization Providers
To help groups establish a workplace vaccination program, Premera provides a handy list of in-network providers who offer workplace COVID-19 and/or flu shot clinics. These lists have been recently updated with the most current information.
For
employer groups headquartered in Alaska: https://www.premera.com/documents/052764.pdf
Share this information and provider lists with your group clients to help them set up their workplace clinics. If you have questions about the provider list, contact your Premera representative.