Influenza Policy

St. Luke’s University Health Network requires all employees, physicians, volunteers & students to be immunized annually for influenza, to protect the health and safety of patients, employees, patient and employee family members, and the community as a whole from influenza infection. New hires will be offered the influenza vaccination during the pre-hire physical during the recognized flu season. New hires who have already received the influenza vaccination will be required to submit proof of vaccination within thirty days of employment. This is a mandatory program with the exception of documented medical or religious reasons for not receiving the vaccine.