Flu Shots for BusinessesServing the Airdrie and Calgary areas. Now scheduling workplace flu clinics starting October 15, 2024
UPDATED FOR 2024! Polaris Travel Clinic and Pharmacy’s Workplace Influenza Program offers onsite immunization to businesses on a fee-for-service basis. Our team of pharmacists and nurses are experts in the field of immunization. Our clinic has provided thousands of doses of flu vaccines since 2013.We schedule our workplace vaccination clinics to maximize convenience and minimize disruptions to your workflow. Dates are available from October 15 to November 30, 2024.
Getting a flu shot matters
Influenza is a leading reason for sick time and loss of productivity at work. Many people infected with the flu will need to stay home from work for as many as three to five days. Flu vaccination is an important part of your occupational health program to help reduce avoidable absences.
Influenza can spread rapidly in closed working environments, leaving several employees absent and those remaining struggling to cope with the increased workload.
About Us
Polaris Travel Clinic and Pharmacy is located in Airdrie, Alberta. We provide workplace flu clinics throughout the Airdrie and Calgary areas. Our goal with workplace flu clinics is to help organizations maximize employee health protection through the flu season.In addition to flu shots, Polaris provides vaccines for travel and other occupational purposes.
For more information about us, check out our main website at:
What Our Clients Say
"We have used Polaris Travel Clinic for the past two years for our flu clinics at McLeod Law and definitely plan to continue to use them for future clinics. We have found them to be extremely professional, organized and efficient at progressing through each clinic quickly and on time. All staff were very friendly and easy to deal with and were very flexible in handling quickly changing schedules and making time for those who had not booked a specific appointment time. They spent as much time as each person needed and were very helpful in answering questions and responding to concerns. Many people (including me) found the entire process (including the injection) to be the best experience in having a flu shot."
Danielle Slack, McLeod Law
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the flu?
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious viral infection that usually attacks the nose, throat and lungs.
How serious is the flu?
Most often it can be managed with rest and symptomatic treatment. However, around 3,500 Canadians die each year from the flu and there are over 12,000 related hospital admissions.
How effective are flu shots?
The effectiveness of flu shots varies year to year depending on the flu types that are circulating. Flu strains can change every year. However there is a consistent proven benefit to those who get vaccinated.
Flu immunization programs are reported to decrease 43% of the absenteeism associated with the illness. Vaccinated employees experience 13-44% fewer doctor visits, 18-45% fewer lost work days, and 18-28% fewer days with reduced productivity.
Do employees go to workplace flu clinics when they are provided?
Yes! Significantly more people get a flu shot when provided with a convenient opportunity to do so.
Do you have enhanced safety protocols?
Yes! We have developed processes that help reduces risk.
Online pre-registration and consent forms
Pre-screening questions, which employees can use to self-assess
Scheduled time slots
Nurses and pharmacists practice stringent hand hygiene and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Strict cleaning protocols are in place, with all surfaces sanitized regularly
Do you provide other vaccinations during the workplace flu clinic?
This is possible. Check with us to request other vaccines such as COVID, tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, or others.
Can you schedule a workplace flu clinic prior to October 15?
We may be able to accommodate this with sufficient notice. There would be additional costs as we would have make a custom order of vaccine.
Contact Us
If you are interested in arranging an onsite influenza clinic for your employees, please make a request and we will arrange a date and time that is most convenient for you.Please note: There is a minimum clinic fee charge which equals 15 appointments. If you have less than 15 employees attend our clinic, you will charged this mininum fee ($18 per appointment x 15 appointments = $270).A fee of $18 will be charged to the organization for each of the first 50 immunizations given. For additional immunizations, the fee is $17 each.
To request a workplace flu clinic, fill in the form below or contact us by phone at 403-980-8747.
Polaris Travel Clinic and Pharmacy
404 -191 Edwards Way SW
Airdrie, AB T4B 3E2
Phone: 403-980-TRIP (8747)
Fax: 403-980-9042
Email: info@polaristravelclinic.ca
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