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Understanding Health Surveillance: What Your Business Needs to Know
A straightforward look at health surveillance, why it matters, and how the right approach protects both your people and your business.
July 7, 2025
Every winter, flu makes its way through workplaces across the UK. For some people it’s a few days off, for others it’s more serious, but the result for businesses is the same: staff shortages, disrupted teams, and lost time. Despite how common flu is, many organisations underestimate how much of an impact it can have on productivity.
Vaccination is a simple step that reduces that risk. It doesn’t just help protect individual employees, it helps protect whole teams by cutting the chances of flu spreading in the first place. Over the years, we’ve seen businesses that take up workplace vaccinations ride flu season with little disruption, while those that don’t often face weeks of stretched cover and missed deadlines.
Why It Matters:
Workplace flu vaccinations matter because they offer benefits to both staff and employers.
- Fewer absences – Vaccinated staff are less likely to catch flu, meaning fewer sick days.
- Healthier teams – Flu spreads quickly; vaccination helps protect those who are more vulnerable.
- Cost savings – Fewer absences mean less disruption and lower indirect costs.
The Common Gaps we see
A lot of businesses rely on staff to get their own flu jab and assume most will. The reality is many people don’t get round to it. Others believe it’s only necessary for older staff or those with existing health issues, but flu doesn’t discriminate, and we see cases across every age group. Another common issue is leaving it too late in the season, when clinics are busy and the virus has already started spreading through the workplace.
How We Approach it
Our role is to make vaccinations as straightforward as possible. That could mean arranging on-site clinics so staff don’t have to leave work, or providing vouchers that employees can use at local pharmacies. We manage the bookings through the client portal so it’s easy to see who has been vaccinated, and businesses can keep accurate records. The aim is to take the hassle out of the process while giving staff clear access to something that genuinely protects them and the organisation.
Final Word
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing that’s why we recommend it daily. Someday is not a day of the week. Class aptent aciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. But what if you’re really exhausted physically, mentally.
