Have you rolled up your sleeve for the flu shot yet? Sinai Health System has seen three confirmed cases of influenza in hospital patients so far. There have also been two outbreaks of influenza in Toronto long-term care facilities, according to data from Toronto Public Health.
The sooner you get your flu shot, the sooner you’re protected. The annual influenza prevention campaign is on in full force. So far, 47 per cent of employees at Mount Sinai Hospital and 34 per cent at Bridgepoint have received the flu shot—even some visiting medieval knights stopped by to get their vaccines from one of our clinics!
The travelling carts are continuing to circulate to units and areas at Bridgepoint and Mount Sinai Hospital. Employees can book a travelling cart by contacting [email protected]. Check the Mount Sinai Hospital Intranet or the Bridgepoint portal for more info on the flu shot.
Check out some photo highlights of the campaign so far below.
The first day of the lobby flu clinic at Mount Sinai was busy, but our flu champions from Occupational Health Wellness and Safety were prepared for the rush of employees, physicians, volunteers and visitors.
Peter Allatt, Clinical Ethicist, brings some levity to a Brown Bag Ethics Lunch presentation about the flu shot with a homemade prop. Medieval Times Knights who make friendly visits to patients at Mount Sinai and Bridgepoint hammed it up while getting the flu shot.
Getting the flu shot at Bridgepoint and Circle of Care.