The University is in the process of developing a Work- Health program designed to improve the wellness of UNE staff.

 

The launch of the Prevent Bullying at UNE Awareness Campaign on 1  May 2009, was the first initiative to improve the physical and psychological well-being of staff.

 

The next initiative will be a free flu vaccination program, to be held on the 12^th and 13^th of May.

 

Statistical analyses of sick leave patterns across the UNE campus in recent years and 2008, in particular, show significant levels of absenteeism during the flu season. 

 

Australia-wide the influenza vaccine is considered to be 70-90% effective in preventing influenza in healthy adults, if there is a good match between the vaccine virus and the virus strain causing the illness. 

 

Generally, within two weeks, the person receiving the vaccination is protected by antibodies that are formed by the immune system’s response to the vaccine.

 

The University has selected  Provax Pty Ltd,  a company specialising in workplace vaccination, immunisation and health assessment programs, to deliver the vaccination program.  Provax has state-of-the-art booking software and staff who would like to take advantage of the flu vaccination program are invited to use the on-line booking system une.flu.org.au or call 1300 367 434 this week to book an appointment for 12^th or 13^th May 2009.  

 

Details:

 

Venue:                 First aid room (adjacent to foyer) in the School of Education

Date:                    Tuesday 12^th and Wednesday 13^th May 2009

 

If you would like more information about the vaccine and the vaccination process, please go to the Provax booking site une.flu.org.au.  There you will find Question and Answer information, vaccination tips and the opportunity to win a movie pass in the Winter Wellness Quiz.

 

If you require further information about the flu vaccination program please contact Daphne McCurdy on extension 3232 or email ohs@une.edu.au or consult your OHS representative. 

 

A list of OHS representatives is available on UNE OHS webpage at http://www.une.edu.au/ohs/representativesworkinggroups.php “

This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.