2025 Flu Vax Program
Staff roll up their sleeves for flu vax The annual Influenza Vaccination Program began on Monday 14 April, offering all NSLHD healthcare workers access to the 2025 flu vaccine. So far, 32.8% of Ryde Hospital staff members have received their flu vaccination — a fantastic result after just the first two weeks of the program. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your colleagues, and our patients from influenza and its complications. Healthcare workers are more than three times as likely to be exposed to flu, and 75% of those affected require time off. With flu cases already rising across NSW, early vaccination is especially important this year.
Ryde
32.8%
Mona Vale
21.1%
HKH
21.0%
PaCH
20.2%
RNS
17.2%
MHDA
16.9%
District
15.1%
Total
18.7%
The program is open to all NSLHD staff and will be delivered across all hospital sites through our Occupational Staff Health Clinics and in-reach vaccination services. As per the current Policy Directive PD2024_015 (Occupational Assessment, Surveillance and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases), influenza vaccination is required for Category A staff by 1 June 2025, and it is strongly recommended for Category B staff. To support staff participation at Ryde Hospital, we will have extended operation hours in our clinic. Location: Occupational Staff Health Service (OSHS) Clinic, The Blue Gum Lodge, Building 21
Days: Monday (28 th April, 12 th & 26 th May), Wednesday & Thursday (16 th April – 29 th May)
Time: 7:45am – 3:45pm
Booking: No appointment required – walk-in service.
Before attending: •
Complete the online consent form
• Bring your Medicare Card If you’re vaccinated outside of NSW Health, send your evidence to NSLHD- OccupationalStaffHealth@health.nsw.gov.au so your VaxLink record can be updated.
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