October 13, 2006

When it comes to the flu, caring means not sharing

The MGH Occupational Health Service will kickoff its annual flu vaccination campaign Oct. 30 at the Tea Leaves & Coffee Beans Café in the WACC. It is recommended that all MGH and Partners HealthCare employees, staff and volunteers be vaccinated. Employees must bring an MGH or Partners ID badge and wear clothing that rolls easily up to the top of the arm. All those who receive a flu shot automatically will be entered into a raffle to win a team-signed New England Revolution soccer ball or jersey. Latex-free vaccines should be available, but those interested should call the Occupational Health Service at (617) 726-2217 prior to attending the clinics noted below.

For those unable to attend the clinics, the Occupational Health Service will schedule appointments beginning Nov. 6. Walk-in service also will be offered every Thursday, starting Nov. 9, from 10:30 am to 5 pm at 165 Charles River Plaza, Suite 404.

MGHers can stop the spread of germs this season not only by being vaccinated but also by always covering their mouths and noses when sneezing and coughing and by keeping hands clean by regularly washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand cleanser such as Cal Stat.

MGH Main Campus
WACC Tea Leaves & Coffee Beans Café
October 30 through Nov. 3,
7 am to 5 pm

MGH Main Campus
Main Corridor
Nov. 4 and 5
7 am to 5 pm

MGH East/CNY/One Constitution Center
CNY Building 149, First floor lobby
Nov. 9
8:30 am to 5 pm
and Nov. 16
8:30 am to 1 pm

MGH West
PARC Conference Room, Room 190
Nov. 14
1 to 5 pm

MGH Somerville
Location TBD
Nov. 15
9 to 11:30 am

MGH Medford/RRC
European Conference Room
Nov. 15
12:30 to 3 pm

Schrafft's Center
Assembly Rooms
B & C, 5th Floor
November 16
8:30 am to 2 pm