Your ongoing commitment to staying healthy and safe for our patients, members, their families and each other has made all the difference. We will continue to lead the way in caring for the communities we serve by requiring all Texas Children’s team members, inclusive of our employees, Baylor faculty and staff, contractors and volunteers to receive the flu vaccine this fall.
What’s new
- Exemptions. Medical or religious exemptions obtained from Texas Children’s last year will automatically carry over to this season, so there is no need to recertify, unless the exemption was based on a temporary medical condition. Details on how to submit a new request is included below for all team members, including those who joined Texas Children’s after April 1, 2023 and want to request a medical or religious exemption.
- Deadline. You will have until Wednesday, Nov. 1 to receive the flu vaccination or have an approved exemption to maintain employment at Texas Children’s. The timeframe to be in compliance is shorter than last year.
- Connect button. There will be a Flu button featured on the right-hand side of the Connect homepage for easy access to the Employee Health virtual assistant tool.
What you need to know
- Vaccine availability. There are multiple ways to receive a flu vaccine.
- Texas Children’s Pediatrics (TCP). Team members can schedule their flu vaccine during their child’s onsite appointment at TCP, but will need to submit proof through the Employee Health virtual assistant tool.
- Flu events. Austin, The Medical Center, West Campus, The Woodlands and TCHP will offer free flu vaccinations starting Tuesday, Sept. 19.
- Outside provider. You can receive the vaccine through your doctor or pharmacy, but will need to submit proof through the Employee Health virtual assistant tool.
- Employee Health. One-on-one appointments can be scheduled starting Sept. 19.
- Employee Health virtual assistant tool. Visit texaschildrens.org/employeevaccines (you may need to refresh your browser) to submit proof and access exemption requests forms, consent form, flu event schedules and FAQs.
- Submit proof. If you receive the flu vaccine at a TCP, doctor’s office or pharmacy, you will need to submit proof. Please upload a photo of the flu vaccination record received during your appointment. Ensure the writing is legible and includes your full legal name and birth date. You will not need to submit proof if you receive the vaccine at a Texas Children’s flu vaccine event or in a one-on-one appointment with Employee Health.
- Exemptions. Employees who do not already have an approved exemption from Texas Children’s last year can request a medical or religious exemption from the requirement by Monday, Oct. 16.
- Consent form. This form is required for those who wish to receive their flu vaccine at a Texas Children’s flu event or through a one-on-one appointment with Employee Health.
- Event schedule. Receive your vaccine at one of the 58 flu vaccine events throughout Texas Children’s.
- FAQ. Access a detailed FAQ document.
- Contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Employee Health at 832-822-2463, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or send an email to employeehealthfluvaccines@texaschildrens.org