Prevention- The flu vaccine

Much of the illness and death caused by the influenza virus can be prevented by the annual influenza vaccination. Many individuals still do not have the knowledge or understand the importance or how to get the vaccine and also because at times, stocks can run out of the vaccine. There have been many miss-understandings of the vaccine in the public eye. The vaccine is given each year by an injection. People who are at high risk of getting the influenza virus are strongly recommended to get annual vaccination. These groups of people include:

� Aged over 65

� Chronic respiratory disease

� Chronic heart disease

� Chronic kidney disease

� Chronic liver disease

� Diabetes

� Chronic neurological disease

� Immunosuppression illness

High risk groups also include those working in public sector areas or those in contact with a number of different groups of people, for example : health care workers, those living in close proximity to others, gym environments, air conditioned areas or working.

The vaccine needs to be given each year, this is due to the clever fact that the virus changes continually by mutating. Therefore, each year, the vaccine changes according to the most up to date virus that is present. Also, once a person receives the vaccine, the effectiveness of the vaccine, reduces over time in an individual.

The vaccine should be taken around September of each year and it takes approximately 2 weeks for the beneficially effects of the vaccine to develop.

Corporate Health

Call 020 7079 2141 for all your corporate medical needs

PDF DOWNLOAD - Corporate Health Opportunities Brochure

At Galen Health we offer an extensive range of medical services designed to meet the needs of our corporate clients, providing the medical cover that you and your employees both need and more importantly, will actually use. Just consider for a moment how much you invest into your current employee health scheme every year in relation to the number of claims that are made each year. The majority of your employees are for, most of their working lives fit and well, so what are you paying for?

Another major corporate consideration is general 'sick days' or employees off work for significant periods for conditions such as muscular complaints. In these instances it is vital to get an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible to avoid loss of earning. Galen Health will aim to keep your employees well by managing their primary healthcare, but in the event of any complications, offer the facilities to scan and diagnose your employees registered with Galen Health within the same appointment; reducing time off work, eliminating fraudulent claims, as well proactively addressing any diagnosed condition by swiftly referring these individuals into the right hands to begin resolving the condition.

Galen Health provides you and your employees with world class treatments and services bespoke designed with you the individual and you the company in mind. Every employee, regardless of age and or pre-existing medical conditions, will receive a full medical exam with access to preventative primary medical services and our specialised health promotion clinics. From here, based on the results and predictive indicators such as blood analysis, age, weight and family history, Galen Health will build and tailor a healthcare package designed to address your current health needs and reduce the risk of any future complications, as well as offer a complete holistic primary care service to promote mental and physical wellbeing. Alternatively, fixed corporate packages specifically designed around primary healthcare and preventative medicine are available as either your companies sole healthcare supplier or alongside your current company healthcare provision.

For more details on our corporate packages please download our corporate brochure or alternatively, contact us directly on 020 7079 2141