Corporate Swine Flu Vaccination Program
For the past 6 years, Gemini Medical has been coordinating the onsite administration of flu vaccines to corporate clients in the Perth Metropolitan area. Gemini are now extending this program to include the administration of the governments free swine (H1N1) Flu vaccine currently being distributed around Australia.
What is the Swine Flu?
While swine flu has been diagnosed in humans before, most commonly in those who have had direct contact with pigs, the flu virus causing the present outbreak is a new strain. It is known as Swine Influenza A, H1N1 strain.
Most people will experience only mild to moderate symptoms from the H1N1 virus. People with pre-existing medical conditions are more likely to experience severe complications and the vaccine can prevent these from developing.
The most common symptoms of swine flu in people are:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Stuffy nose
- Chills
- Headaches and body aches
- Fatigue
The Vaccine
The vaccine being used is the government issued Panavax vaccine. Panavax H1N1 vaccine provides protection against this new strain of influenza (Human Swine Flu). Side affects can include:
- Pain and redness at the injection site
- Drowsiness or tiredness
- Muscle Aches
- Low grade fever
All side affects are usually mild and short lasting.
Flu Vaccine Program: Step by step
Follow these six simple steps to ensure your employees aren't at risk of swine flu.
Step 1
Book your appointment by contacting our Flu Vaccination Program Coordinator
PH: 9432 3050
E: flu@geminimedical.com.au
Step 2
Confirmation of time and date: Gemini Medical will contact you to confirm your date and time and provide you with consent forms that will need to be completed by those staff participating in the program.
Step 3
Return your running sheet and all completed consent forms to Gemini Medical. (flu@geminimedical.com.au) Gemini will close your appointment book for doctor approval.
Step 4
Get ready for the visit: Appoint a staff member to remind people about the vaccinations the day before and ask staff to wear clothing with roll up sleeves or a removable jacket.
- Ensure you have a suitable private area for the nurse.
- Have a place for anyone feeling faint to lie down.
- Appoint a staff member to be in charge of the appointments on the day.
- Please note: There will be confidential information collected by the nurse at the onsite visit which will be sent to the WA Health Department
Step 5
Onsite visit: Gemini Medical Nurse will come to your site - please read through the Helpful Tips beforehand.
Step 6
Enjoy a healthy workforce
Pricing
$150.00 per hour, per nurse (including travel time) or part thereof
Tips for a successful onsite process
• Ensure ALL consent forms are completed and returned to Gemini Medical 1 week prior to the nurse visit.
• Ensure everyone is reminded the DAY BEFORE and again on the day.
• Ensure you have a suitable private area for the nurse.
• Have someone meet the nurse and take them to the designated area.
• Ensure staff wear loose, roll-up sleeves or a removable jacket.
• Have a place for anyone feeling faint to lie down.
• Provide incentives e.g. chocolate and lollies, morning tea, raffle for a bottle of wine / lunch
