Flu vaccinations for your employees
E-vouchers are a simple way to help protect your workforce against flu this winter.
- Easy to buy
- Easy to administer
- Easy to use
“Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza. Immunity from vaccination goes away over time so annual vaccination is recommended to protect against influenza.”
World Health Organisation, October 2023
Workplace flu vaccinations that help protect your employees throughout the winter flu season
Flu can affect people of all ages regardless of general health and fitness. It can spread rapidly through coughing, sneezing and contact with infected surfaces. So, alongside good hygiene practices, vaccination is a simple and effective way of helping to safeguard your employees against the flu each winter and keeping your business fit and well too.
Support your workforce with convenient e-vouchers
Offer your employees a flexible e-voucher which they can exchange for a flu vaccination carried out by a trained pharmacist or nurse at over 1,600 Boots Pharmacy outlets across the UK and Channel Islands.1
Easy to buy
Contact us and complete an order form for the number of flu vaccination e-vouchers you need.
A minimum order of 50 e-vouchers per order is required.
Easy to administer
Your organisations contact will be given access to an online portal where they will be able to enter the details of employees who will receive an e-voucher. They will need to include their name, contact email address or mobile telephone number.
Easy to use
Your employees will be sent an e-voucher at the start of the flu season when vaccines become available. They’ll receive a booking link as part of their e-voucher which they can exchange for a flu vaccination carried out by a trained pharmacist or nurse at a time convenient to them.1
1 As of June 2024 the Boots private Winter Flu Jab Service is available at over 1,600 Boots pharmacies across the country. Subject to specially trained pharmacist and stock availability.
Minor illesses such as the flu remain the top cause of short-term sickness absence amongst businesses in the UK.
Health and Wellbeing at Work 2023 report, CIPD
How much does a voucher cost?
The cost of a flu vaccination e-voucher depends on the number you purchase.
| Number of e-vouchers | Cost per voucher |
|---|---|
| 50-300 | £14.50 |
| 301-1,000 | £13.50 |
| 1,001-4,999 | £12.50 |
| 5,000+ | £12.00 |
A minimum order of 50 e-vouchers per order applies
E-vouchers are valid until the end of 30 November 2024
Once issued e-vouchers are non-transferrable and non-refundable
E-vouchers are available for individuals over the age of 16 years
Frequently asked questions
A minimum order of 50 employee flu vaccination e-vouchers applies. Once ordered, e-vouchers are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
E-vouchers are valid until 30 November 2024.
Boots have determined the lifespan of their 2024 corporate flu vouchers based on recommendations by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) who have shared evidence that shows the flu vaccine’s effectiveness can decrease over time in adults. It’s therefore preferable to vaccinate individuals closer to the time when the flu virus is likely to circulate (which typically peaks in December or January of the following year).
A review by Boots of previous seasons has also shown that nearly 90% of Boots Corporate Flu patients are vaccinated before the end of November.
Therefore, the Boots Corporate Flu Voucher will be available for use from the end of September 2024 through to the end of November 2024 (up to and including 30 November) when it will expire. This will support individuals who receive a flu vaccination in the optimum risk period and help reduce the impact of employee absence due to flu.
Boots have advised that they will be providing additional clinics during this time to support demand.
Your employees will be given access to an online booking portal, where their details and booking will be managed by our preferred third-party provider, Boots Pharmacy.
We'll provide you with all the information you need so you can support your employees.
For the most up-to-date information on who is and who is not included in the government rollout of flu vaccinations this flu season, go to the relevant government website for more information.
Whilst having the flu is usually unpleasant and self-limiting illness with recovery generally within a week, the aim of vaccination is to reduce the incidence of severe illness from flu for at-risk groups. Age, pregnancy, caring responsibilities and underlying medical conditions may mean individuals should consider vaccination.
For more information, please refer to the Government's recommendations on flu vaccination.
Seasonal flu vaccinations may be considered a minor benefit and are exempt from tax as a benefit in kind. However, we recommend checking and agreeing the tax treatment with your HMRC contact.
Flu vaccination service provided through Boots is exempt VAT.
We are unable to provide tax guidance.
We are unable to provide details of which of your employees, or how many, received a flu vaccination.
To discuss your requirements, please contact us.
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