Also bring a COPY of your INSURANCE CARD. Oct. 29, 2015— The Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic continues to offer flu shots to staff at a variety of locations. 1211 21st Ave. South You know, one thing is, flu symptoms and COVID symptoms are very similar. So, again, we’d like to see folks vaccinated by the end of October, but people can get vaccinated anytime throughout the flu season as long as vaccine is available. Employer Solutions: Why Choose Vanderbilt. Free flu shots are now available for all students at the Student Health Center. And then, then, the people who are at increased risk for COVID and potentially requiring hospitalization or having severe cases of COVID are also those people who are potentially at increased risk for having severe cases of the flu. And for those folks for whom it will be more convenient to get their flu vaccine outside of here on the Vanderbilt campus or through one of our occupational health mechanisms, the community clinics (for example, your PCP walk-in clinics or Vanderbilt Health at Walgreens) are all options. Shaina Farfel:  Wonderful. Email, Copyright © 2021 Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s 2020 flu vaccination campaign, FLUla-2-Uza, will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 1. Dr. Lori Rolando:  Sure. 615-936-0966 fax If vaccinated at Walgreens without a voucher (i.e. Vanderbilt®, Vanderbilt University Medical Center®, V Oak Leaf Design®, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt® and Vanderbilt Health® are trademarks of The Vanderbilt University. All rights reserved. Deaths associated with flu are most frequent among older adults. “Getting the flu shot at Flulapalooza is quicker than walking to Occupational Health Center (OHC) or an off-site location,” she added. For maximum efficiency during the Flulapalooza event, please wear short sleeves and present your Vanderbilt ID badge. We started doing vaccines the first full week of September. And you mentioned "higher risk" folks. Occupational Health nurse Lisa Sisk, foreground, administers flu shots to Vanderbilt employees outside the Eskind Library. Dec. 3, 2015— Come see the Occupational Health Clinic nurses at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks from 8 to 11:30 a.m. to get your free flu shot. This year VUMC faculty and staff have several options as to where to receive their flu vaccination. In 2011 Vanderbilt University Medical Center received worldwide attention for doubling the Guinness World Record for the number of flu shots given in an 8-hour period, making its annual flu vaccine event, Flulapalooza, a model for others to follow. Please wear a face covering/mask in our clinic. (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at 2:03 pm and is filed under . NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An annual tradition continues at Vanderbilt University Wednesday as the school works to prevent the spread of flu. The Student Stores Pharmacy is located on the 3rd floor of the UNC Student Stores building. Additionally, departments may contact Occupational Health to coordinate on-site flu vaccines for their employees. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Getting your annual flu shot is one of most important things you can do to prevent the spread of influenza. 2020 Flu Vaccine Clinics September 22 and 29 October 6 and 13 5:30-7:30pm Click here to download and COMPLETE this Flu Vaccine Consent Form and bring it with you to the vaccine clinic. Nashville, TN 37212 PROVIDE DATES WHERE INDICATED MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA . 12/17/2004 - Vanderbilt University Medical Center now has enough FluMist, the nasal spray form of influenza vaccine, on hand to protect much of its workforce from the flu. Thus far, staff of the Occupational Health Clinic have administered more than 1,800 doses of FluMist to VUMC personnel without any reported adverse reactions other than a few runny noses. Dr. Lori Rolando:  Oh, you're welcome. Shaina Farfel:  Thanks for listening. The Flu Shot Event Calendar is here. We will be doing on-sites. So, do you have any guidance on when to get it during the season? Dr. Lori Rolando:  We do. Thanks so much, Shaina. Vanderbilt Medical Students should visit Student Health to obtain their flu vaccine this year. Thank you for having me. Get your annual flu vaccination at one of the Occupational Health Clinic’s upcoming events on or off campus. Occupational Health Our Mission: Providing visionary health protection. So, without that kind of mass vaccination event in place, where do you suggest that folks get their flu shot this year? Pregnant women, individuals who are American Indian or Alaskan Natives and people who have a body mass index of greater than 40 are all considered at increased risk. Flu vaccinations are 100 percent covered as preventative care for all employees who are on a VU Health Plan. Flu shots available beginning week of Sept. 7. To ensure social distancing and safety during this process, you MUST have a scheduled time slot to participate. using insurance), proof of immunization must be provided to Occupational Health Services to receive credit for the vaccination. “The emphasis is on convenience, access, and ease,” Rolando said. Adult day health (ADH) programs, clinics, nursing homes, and rest homes submit influenza vaccination reports through the web-based application SurveyMonkey.® Please note that no other forms of submission are accepted. You know, some people are like, maybe earlier in the season is not so good. Does it matter? Vaccination Exemption Request Form; For information about exemptions to other vaccines, talk with an Occupational Health nurse. The other important thing to know about a flu vaccine is that, for those who do get the flu, despite getting vaccinated, getting that vaccination can help minimize your chance of having a severe case of the flu or having complications from the flu. As most of us may know at this point, we are not having a Flulapalooza this year. You must bring your Vanderbilt ID. Please note: UCI Students and UCI Health Employees requiring Occupational Health Services should contact the UCIMC Occupational Medicine Department at 714-456-8300. Occupational Health Clinic 1211 21st Ave. South Suite 640 Medical Arts Building Nashville, TN 37212 615-936-0955 615-936-0966 fax Email Dr. Lori Rolando:  Sure. So, getting the flu shot, if it can help prevent you from getting the flu, can help, potentially, maybe, prevent some confusion between, you know, do I have the flu, do I have COVID or do I have some other respiratory infection? This year’s effort by Vanderbilt University Medical Center to protect its people from influenza will be the most important in a century. But again, it's when you get that opportunity to be vaccinated, and, you know, for us in the Medical Center, at least, we do have a requirement to be vaccinated by December 1st. Free flu shots continue to be offered. The vaccination is provided at no out-of-pocket cost, so no deductible or co-pay because it is a preventive vaccine. We'll all be missing. Most importantly, we want to protect those individuals from getting the flu and potentially having those complications of the flu. **If you used a voucher after Nov. 8, please submit your flu shot to OHS using the self-submit tool as there is a 1-2 week delay in reporting from Walgreens**. So, getting your flu shot is really important for a couple of potential reasons. So, it's important every year to get your flu vaccine, and we encourage everyone who is six months old or older, who doesn't have a medical contraindication, to get their flu shot every year, because it really is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent flu in yourself as well as those around you. In a typical year, a large portion of VUMC faculty and staff receive their flu shot through the Occupational Health Clinic (OHC), OHC events such as Flulapalooza ® and departmental on-site visits, or the Peer Vaccination Program.. The flu vaccine can take up to two weeks after being administered to provide full protection, so it is recommended to obtain it as early as possible to ensure the greatest protection throughout the entire flu season. Getting a flu shot is a simple but essential step in helping to safeguard your health,” said Lori Rolando, MD, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic. Dr. Lori Rolando:  Sure. Aug. 18, 2020, 9:41 AM. Who are the most vulnerable populations for flu, and really, you know, for COVID? Your browser does not support the audio element. And then, finally, we also don't yet know what coinfection with COVID and flu might look like, but again, the individuals at higher risk, typically, are the same populations that are at higher risk for both, and so, if we can prevent flu infection, that just puts us one step ahead in protecting folks from seeing these types of effects during flu season. Shaina Farfel:  And I think that's a really good and important point. Occupational Health invites you to name this year’s flu vaccine campaign. Hi, Dr. Rolando. Staff from Vanderbilt’s Occupational Health Clinic have scheduled events all over campus in the coming weeks. If you have a story suggestion, you can use the "Contact Us" page on our website at www.vumc.org/health-wellness. Today, we are speaking with Dr. Lori Rolando, the Director of the Occupational Health Clinic. Shaina Farfel:  Absolutely. I'm Shaina Farfel with Occupational Health. Now, one thing to note, if you do go to the Vanderbilt Health at Walgreens, you'll want to make sure you go to the clinic area within Walgreens, and not the pharmacy, in order to ensure that it is covered by insurance. Where Can I Get a Flu Shot? And we also just want to protect those individuals. Vanderbilt Occupational Health Screening Form for Observers ... "To Be Attached" Accepted for Flu Shot ONLY. But if you are looking at, sort of, best time to get vaccinated in terms of what time in the season, the CDC would say that, ideally, they would like to have folks vaccinated by the end of October so that you can be vaccinated, ideally, before you really start to see that increase in flu activity later in the fall or in the winter, but at the same time, you're not getting vaccinated so early, like, you know, July or August, where immunity may not last throughout the whole flu season. Check out the latest schedule. The Occupational Health website has details, including locations, dates and times to get a flu shot. But we are providing vaccine in our clinic, and our Express Care has been dedicated to providing flu vaccine. So, getting your flu shot, again, can not only potentially help prevent infection, because it is about 60% effective in preventing flu. This will take place in the Ray Room. by John Howser. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Directions. Shaina Farfel:  Okay, so lots of opportunities, it sounds like. 6 Flu is primarily a community-based infection that is transmitted in households and community settings. Be on the lookout for a message from Occupational Health that will allow you to consent to letting your Vanderbilt flu vaccine be sent to us without additional effort on your part. And Dr. Rolando, thank you again! Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Thank you so much for being with us today. As of Saturday, approximately 1,640 students had already received their free flu shot through the Student Health Center (SHC). Requests can be made in the “Ask OHC to Come to You” section of the Flula-2-Uza webpage. Likewise, if we have flu circulating along with COVID, that can increase the stress on healthcare systems, right, because you've already got folks who are presenting for evaluation for COVID, and then, we have an increase in flu activity and people with flu symptoms who are also going to be presenting for evaluation, again, not just for flu, but also, potentially, for COVID. “Getting your annual flu vaccination is one of the most important things you can do to prevent the flu," said Lori Rolando, MD, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic (OHC). The standard dose and high-dose vaccines are available at Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) locations (at main campus and One Hundred Oaks) and on-site events, as well as providers’ offices, Vanderbilt Health Walk-in Clinics, and Vanderbilt Health Clinics at Walgreens locations. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Oct. 16, noon–2 p.m. Influenza: All current employees must have received the flu shot by December 1 each year. So, there is an exemption process that's in place. What's the guidance there? So, for example, the Peer Vaccination Program - so, if you are in a clinical area, if you are in an outpatient clinic or on an inpatient unit, we have peer vaccinators who act as occupational health delegates who can give you the vaccine right where you are at, so you don't even need to make a trip to see us in our clinic. Get vaccinated by OHC. Dr. Lori Rolando:  Sure. For your convenience, the Occupational Health Clinic will visit the Law School on Tuesday, November 10 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. to provide flu shots to faculty and staff. Get your annual flu vaccination at one of the Occupational Health Clinic’s upcoming events on or off campus. Shots are available on a walk-in basis, and no appointment is necessary. Issues with this site? All current employees must comply and receive the flu shot by Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Dr. Lori Rolando:  Hi, Shaina. Occupational Health Clinic So, we don't want folks to pass up an opportunity if it is presented to them, because you don't want to miss out on that just in case another opportunity doesn't present itself. For Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty and staff, the deadline for flu vaccination or approved flu exemption is Dec. 1. So, we wanted to be respectful of that. For folks in the Medical Center who may have a reason why they can't get the flu shot, a medical reason, a religious reason, what do you suggest they need to do? But all of the other options that we utilize each year are available and are being scaled up. With COVID-19 already prevalent, consuming precious health care resources, endangering lives, and so far, killing more than 170,000 Americans, this is not the year to shun getting … We'll have locations here on campus. 7 Each year, 5% to 20% of US residents get the flu. They’ll come to the Medical Center and the University to provide flu vaccine. As you noted, we are not going to have a one-day big Flulapalooza mass vaccination event. Dr. Lori Rolando:  The first and foremost thing to say is - it's important to get your flu shot when you have an opportunity to get it. For a complete calendar of locations for faculty and staff to get a flu vaccine, go to http://occupationalhealth.vanderbilt.edu . So, we are vaccinating as we speak. FLUla-2-Uza makes getting your flu immunization easy and convenient. Just with COVID, you know, we need to take into consideration social distancing, and so, we wanted to not have a large gathering where we had a lot of folks congregating in one area at one time. You hear a lot of people talking about when is the best time to get a flu shot. Starting Sept. 8, 2020, there are several opportunities for UNC-Chapel Hill community members to obtain a flu vaccination on campus: Student Stores Pharmacy will offer no-appointment flu shots for students, faculty and staff during operating hours (Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. Aug. 10, 2020, 3:26 PM. There are a couple of potential benefits there. Download the file to your computer. If you still need a flu shot, please drop by Occupational Health Services during our hours of operation.. Find Your UCSF Health Flu Deputy. Welcome to this edition of the Vanderbilt Health and Wellness Wellcast. Also, the Occupational Health Clinic will offer flu shots at the OHC on the sixth floor of Vanderbilt’s Medical Arts Building beginning in early September. “Flulapalooza provides a great opportunity to encourage awareness of and easy, quick access to flu vaccination for the Vanderbilt community.“ So, can you tell me how we anticipate COVID may impact this flu season and why this year it may be more important to get your flu vaccine than in years past? “Flulapalooza provides a great opportunity to encourage awareness of and easy, quick access to flu vaccination for the Vanderbilt community.” Shaina Farfel:  Of course. The application can be found on our website. Access the online application to report vaccination reports for the 2019-2020 influenza season here. 7:00am - 5:30pm M-F at OHC in Suite 640 MAB (no appointment needed) 8:00am - 11:30am every Thursday at OHO (located in VPEC Suite 21100; no appointment needed) At any OHC Comes To You event. Shaina Farfel:  Okay. “Getting your annual flu vaccination is one of the most important things you can do to prevent the flu,” said Lori Rolando, MD, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic (OHC). Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Oct. 16, noon–2 p.m. FLUla-2-Uza makes getting your flu immunization easy and convenient. Flu Deputies are nurses who are approved to give flu … https://www.vumc.org/health-wellness/peer-vaccination-program, Rolando named director of Occupational Health, Flu vaccine participation rate reaches 98 percent, Flulapalooza mass vaccination event takes place Oct. 11, Sequel to record-breaking vaccination event scheduled. People who are immunocompromised, for some reason, so meaning their immune system isn't working the way it should, are at increased risk. Nationally recognized expertise: Vanderbilt Health is known and respected as one of the top healthcare provider organizations in the country for adults and children. VUMC COVID-19 Vaccination Enrollment VUMC will follow a tiered COVID-19 vaccination plan that is consistent with guidance from the CDC and Tennessee Department of Health. And particularly this year, with COVID also circulating, it's just that much more important to try and keep yourself healthy and prevent yourself from getting the flu. A Vanderbilt ID is required. There’s already been one flu … Never fear! And for those folks for whom it will be more convenient to get their flu vaccine outside of here on the Vanderbilt campus or through one of our occupational health mechanisms, the community clinics (for example, your PCP walk-in clinics or Vanderbilt Health at Walgreens) are all options. Suite 640 Medical Arts Building Our team of world-renowned experts have seen and treated it all, from the most common to the most complex diseases, conditions and treatments in patients in all stages of life. Well, thank you so much for your time today, and I just want to mention, if anybody is looking for any additional resources about flu season and the flu vaccine, please visit the Occupational Health flu website. 615-936-0955 Receiving a flu shot annually is a proactive approach to staying healthy throughout the coming season,” said Paul Sternberg Jr., MD, Chief Medical Officer for the Vanderbilt Medical Group and Chief Patient Experience Officer for VUMC. If you work at UCSF Health, you may have a designated Flu Deputy for your department. UCI Health is Orange County’s only academic health system and is home to renowned healthcare providers and leading-edge medical facilities. Flu shots will also be given weekdays in the Occupational Health Clinic starting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shaina Farfel:  And we do have vaccine available now, right? New employees hired between November and March must have received a flu shot or have an approved exemption prior to their start date. We discuss the 2020/2021 flu season and getting a flu shot with Dr. Lori Rolando, Director of the Occupational Health Clinic. What's available to employees? Now, more than ever, it’s important to get your yearly flu shot to protect yourself, our patients and those we interact with in our communities. These services include: TB testing, FIT testing, Flu shots and other immunizations, on-boarding exams, records requests, etc. Flu can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death; anyone can get very sick from flu, including people who are otherwise healthy. Two (2) doses of MMR vaccine after first birthday (vaccine dates: ) Serologic proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella And so, any of those locations would be a great option. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled, Occupational Health Employee COVID-19 Information, Safe Patient Handling Program/Smooth Moves, Caring for Children, Parents and Other Loved Ones, Getting Off To A Healthy Start at Vanderbilt. So, you know, again, while it’s important for everyone to get the flu shot, it's particularly important for those individuals who are at potentially higher risk, and the CDC would say that anybody who is age 50 or over, individuals with certain chronic medical conditions, like chronic pulmonary conditions, including asthma, people with chronic cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions are at higher risk. 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