Influenza vaccination for employees

One in ten people fall ill with flu each year. Vaccination can help prevent your employees from catching and spreading the virus. It’s an efficient way for you to keep your team healthy. IDEWE will provide the vaccines and ensure a safe, smooth vaccination process for your employees.

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Why is getting vaccinated against flu a good idea?

Influenza is more than just a seasonal illness. It is a contagious infectious disease that can strike down your employees unexpectedly with symptoms such as high fever, headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue. Sick employees generally take one to three weeks to fully recover. 

Vaccination is the most effective form of prevention against influenza. 
Offer your employees the opportunity to get vaccinated against flu:

  • Prevent unnecessary sick leave
  • Protect colleagues and vulnerable people in and outside your organisation
  • Reduce the risk of serious complications for people who do fall ill
  • Actively contribute to a healthy working environment and support the wellbeing of your employees
  • Reduce costs due to sickness absence

Is flu vaccination at work a legal duty?

In Belgium, vaccination against flu is not mandatory. However, it is strongly recommended for people with chronic illness, the elderly and pregnant women. These groups are more likely to suffer complications. Vaccination is also a good idea for healthcare workers and employees who often interact with vulnerable populations.  

How does IDEWE handle workplace flu vaccinations?

You can have IDEWE’s medical team vaccinate your employees against flu.  Order your vaccines in six steps: 

  1. Log in via my.idewe.be or ElectrA. Go to ‘Personnel Management’ and click on the ‘Vaccine Order’ tab.
  2. Complete the order information. That way we know who to contact if we have any questions.
  3. Choose your registration method. Register all your employees who’ve expressed an interest. You can also share a link so they can do so themselves.  
  4. Indicate where you want your vaccination to take place. You can choose between vaccination at one of IDEWE’s locations, at your workplace or a combination of these options.
  5. Choose how to make your employees’ vaccination appointments. 
    You can either schedule your employees’ vaccination appointments yourself or have us invite employees to make their own appointments.
  6. Place your order. 

Our experts will contact you about the practical arrangements.

Ordered your vaccines? Notify your employees.

To download your posters and brochures, simply go to your My IDEWE customer area. Raise your employees’ awareness so that vaccination becomes a matter of course.  

What can you do to prevent flu?

Want to fight flu? Keep these tips in mind:

  • Promote good hand hygiene and sneezing and coughing etiquette
    • Use paper towels after washing hands instead of a shared cloth towel.
    • Raise awareness about the importance of washing hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser.
  • Clean door handles, phones and light switches regularly.
  • Have employees with flu symptoms stay home. This helps prevent the virus from spreading.
  • Encourage a healthy lifestyle. Sufficient sleep, healthy nutrition and exercise all contribute to a stronger immune system.

Don’t let flu get you down

Our medical team is happy to assist you with flu vaccination and prevention. 

Contact your regional IDEWE office

How can you make an appointment to have your employees vaccinated against flu?

Simply go to your My IDEWE customer area (My Personnel) or ElectrA to schedule an appointment for your employees. If this option is not available, please contact your regional IDEWE office for help. Want to change or cancel an appointment? Let us know at least 48 hours in advance.

Frequently asked questions 

  • IDEWE uses a quadrivalent vaccine. This means the vaccine offers protection against four different strains of influenza virus. 

  • Yes, influenza vaccination is actually specifically recommended during pregnancy, as being pregnant increases the risk of complications. The vaccine’s safety has been tested extensively. It is administered millions of times annually around the world without serious side effects.

  • In certain cases, vaccination is not recommended:

    • You had a severe allergic reaction to the flu vaccine in the past.
    • You are allergic to flu vaccine ingredients such as preservatives (e.g. formaldehyde), antibiotics (e.g. neomycin), eggs or chicken egg white.
    • You are ill with a fever (over 38.5°C) or have an acute respiratory infection with fever at the time of vaccination. In that case, postpone your vaccination for a while. 

  • After your injection, you may temporarily experience some soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site. Some people also develop a low-grade fever, headache, muscle aches or a rash. Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare.

  • No, the flu vaccine contains only dead or inactive virus particles. These tiny particles activate your immune system, increasing your protection in case of exposure to the actual virus. You can only catch flu through infection with a live virus.

Why choose IDEWE?

  • Preventive approach -  We believe that prevention is better than cure. That’s why we provide proactive support to prevent absenteeism and raise vaccination awareness.
  • Experienced medical team -  Our medical team of occupational doctors and nursing experts work together to provide the support you need.
  • Always near - With eleven offices across Belgium, you are always assured of finding an IDEWE office nearby for your flu vaccines.