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Roger Hackley – why the flu vaccination matters

December 13, 2019

Roger Hackley, Ward Services Officer has shared a touching personal story via a short film to explain the importance of the flu vaccine and the potential tragic consequences of not having the jab.

You can watch this emotional clip below.

4,065 colleagues have so far had the flu vaccination however there is still a long way to go until we reach herd immunity. If you haven’t had chance to get your flu vaccination, be sure to pop by one of our flu clinics:

Week 12: 16 December – 20 December 

  • Monday 16 December, 8.30am – 4.30pm, occupational health, Sandwell
  • Monday 16 December, 9am – 2pm walk around City
  • Tuesday 17 December, 8.30pm – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4.30pm, occupational health, Sandwell (walk around, 2.30pm)
  • Wednesday 18 December, 8.30pm – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm, occupational health, Sandwell (walk around, 1pm)
  • Wednesday 18 December, 9am – 2pm walk around City
  • Thursday 19 December, 8.30pm – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm, occupational health, Sandwell
  • Friday 20 December, 8.30pm – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm, occupational health, Sandwell
  • Friday 20 December, 8.30am – 4.30pm walk around City

The flu vaccinator will also be in attendance at both Sandwell and City TeamTalk sessions on Wednesday 18 December.

The flu prize draw has been extended so there is still time to win one of these fantastic prizes if you get your vaccination:

  • £200 shopping vouchers
  • 7” fire tablet
  • Amazon fire TV stick
  • Echo dot
  • Tassimo coffee maker

Are you refusing your flu vaccination due to personal or religious beliefs associated with pork? If so please be aware that there are no porcine products contained within the adult flu vaccination on offer at our Trust.

Have you had your flu jab elsewhere?

If you have had your flu jab at your local GP or pharmacy you still count towards our overall flu vaccination total!

Simply let us know by completing this short form by following the link: http://connect2.swbh.nhs.uk/od/occupational-health-and-wellbeing-service/flu/had-your-flu-jab-elsewhere/

Note: If you have 8 or more colleagues who want their flu vaccination in your area or department you can organise a visit from our ‘Jab-in-the-hut’ by calling ext. 3803.