Corporate Flu Vaccination Service 2018

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1 New Corporate Pneumonia Vaccination Service now available. See back page for details Corporate Flu Vaccination Service 2018 protects against 4 strains of flu * Helping you protect your people throughout the flu season

2 6.6 was the average number of absent days per employee in 2017 which has increased slightly compared to Minor illness (including flu ) remains the most common cause of short-term absence for the vast majority of organisations.

3 protects against 4 strains of flu * How protecting your people can help support your business Seasonal flu is a big cause of short-term illness. It s contagious so can spread around your workplace and can result in time off work. A flu vaccination ahead of the flu season can help keep workers healthy and stop flu from spreading. Why choose Boots this year? The Boots Corporate Flu Vaccination Service offers you and your employees protection against all strains recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the upcoming flu season * Easy online ordering system to enable you to purchase e-vouchers which can be distributed via numerous methods including and bulk print No need to set up a flu clinic at work with disruption to the working day Ideal for mobile and field-based employees or those working at multiple retail sites or branches Flexibility to pay by company credit card or invoice ** Improved appointment booking system for colleagues to book into their choice of one of over 2,000 Boots stores * For customers aged up to 65. A different vaccination is recommended for those aged 65+, subject to availability ** Invoice is offered for customers that order 20 or more vouchers per order Participating stores only

4 How flu vaccinations can help Flu vaccinations are a simple and cost-effective way to: Promote a healthy workplace, reducing the costs and disruption of unexpected sick leave Position you as a leader in corporate wellbeing with people s health interests at heart Improve employee engagement, which makes for a happier workplace and increased productivity

5 Did you know? Protect ahead of the flu season Flu symptoms include sudden fever of 38-40ºC ( ºF), muscle aches, sweating, cough, feeling exhausted and needing to lie down. Recovery can take anything from 1-2 weeks. Early autumn is the best time to be vaccinated against seasonal flu as this will help maximise protection before the start of the flu season Boots makes it easy for you and your employees We re a high street name your people know and can trust to give expert care. Our e-vouchers can only be used at Boots Pharmacies, for flu vaccinations carried out by specially trained Boots Pharmacists. Last year, figures showed that flu-related hospital admissions in England were the highest since 2010 * Over 2,000 stores across the UK Many stores open 7 days a week Suitable for people aged 16+ Book appointments using our improved booking system for a time that is convenient to you * Surveillance_of_influenza_and_other_respiratory_viruses_in_the_UK_2017_to_2018.pdf Some exclusions apply the Pharmacist will check suitability before vaccinating. Subject to availability

6 Next steps Starting from only 6.00 * each, our e-vouchers are an easy way for your people to get a free flu vaccination at a Boots store of their choice. For 1000 to 4,999 people, you can buy e-vouchers for 6.75 each For 150 to 999 people, you can buy e-vouchers for 8.00 each For 10 to 249 people, you can buy e-vouchers for 8.75 each Order your e-vouchers online today: Visit: boots.com/fluvaccination help@bootscorporateflu.com Call: ** * 6.00 price is available on orders over 5,000 vouchers. Participating stores only, subject to availability ** Lines are open from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. This does not include Bank Holidays Calls are charged at the standard national rate. Calls from a mobile may vary

7 Terms & conditions The Boots Corporate Flu Vaccination Service is provided by specially trained Pharmacists in most Boots stores across the UK, subject to store opening times and stock availability The service is available for people aged 16 and over, subject to eligibility criteria and Pharmacist consultation E-vouchers valid until 31st December 2018 All orders must be received by 7th December 2018 if ordering by invoice, or by 21st December 2018 if ordering by credit card Flu vaccinations may be provided for free under the NHS for certain groups e.g. people aged 65 or over, from doctors surgeries or certain Pharmacies. Free entitlement may be different in the Channel Islands We may undertake a credit check Once purchased, e-vouchers are non-refundable E-vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash and have no cash value Boots cannot replace any lost, stolen or damaged e-vouchers Due to patient confidentiality, we are unable to provide details about the uptake of the service by your employees Ask about our other business services Boots Corporate Travel Health Service by ing corporatetravel@boots.co.uk Boots Corporate Eyecare Service by calling ** Find out more about how our service can help your business Visit: boots.com/fluvaccination help@bootscorporateflu.com Call: **

8 New Corporate Pneumonia Vaccination Service Prevention makes good business sense think beyond flu Pneumonia is an infection that can cause serious illness and even death. It affects around 1 in 100 people in the UK each year, and it can affect anyone. * People who smoke, those with other health conditions, such as asthma, or a kidney or liver condition or have recently had flu are more at risk. With recovery time taking up to 3 months **, you may wish to consider protecting your employees, particularly those who travel abroad to destinations with high levels of pneumococcal infections. Our pneumonia vaccination service gives long-lasting protection against 13 of the most common strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. Only one vaccination is needed and it can be given at any time of year. Find out more about our new Corporate Pneumonia Vaccination Service at boots.com/pneumovac Terms & conditions The Boots Pneumonia Vaccination Service is provided by specially trained Pharmacists in selected Boots stores across the UK, subject to store opening times and stock availability The service is available for people aged 18 and over, subject to eligibility criteria and Pharmacist consultation E-vouchers valid for 6 months after the date of issue Pneumonia vaccination may be provided for free under the NHS for certain groups e.g. people aged 65 or over, from doctors surgeries or certain Pharmacies We may undertake a credit check Once purchased, e-vouchers are non-refundable E-vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash and have no cash value Boots cannot replace any lost, stolen or damaged e-vouchers Due to patient confidentiality, we are unable to provide details about the uptake of the service by your employees * NHS Choices ** Ferreira D, et al. Experimental human pneumococcal carriage models for vaccine research. Trends Microbiol. 2011;19(9): Public Health England. The Green Book [2013]. Chapter 1: Immunity and how vaccines work. Available at /uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/144249/green-book-chapter-1.pdf. Accessed July