To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Smitha Varghese
Date: Nov 8, 2024
Re: Report your influenza vaccine choice by Nov 30, 2024
As we enter the Influenza season, we are reminded that health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. However, many diseases can be prevented with immunization, including influenza. Prevention of influenza among our staff decreases sick-time, short shifts and extended work hours when we are short-staffed.
As in previous years, staff who choose not to get the flu shot will be required to wear a mask in all resident areas until the Minister of Health declares flu season over sometime in Spring 2025.
There will be a flu shot clinic on campus on Nov 14th. (All the details are here.) The flu shot is also currently available at local pharmacies and drugstores (Click here for more information and locations). Each year, we ask you to report your flu immunization through our online self-reporting system in order to comply with the Provincial Influenza Prevention Policy. Once again, we are operating under the Influenza Control Program Policy. This requires that all staff working in resident spaces report their decision to be vaccinated or their understanding about wearing a mask in resident spaces before November 30, 2024.
If you have any questions please speak to your manager.
