So you want to host an on-site flu shot clinic to protect your employees from the flu, eh? Well, I don't blame you! Flu shots are the best way to prevent the flu. But unfortunately things are getting a little more complicated this year with a new wave of flu vaccines hitting the market.  

This year company flu shot programs will have access to an eggless flu vaccine. The new cell culture technology vaccine (Flucelvax, made by Novartis) was approved by the FDA in November 2012 for adults aged 18 and older. 

Big changes are coming to flu vaccines for the 2013-14 flu season. U.S. health regulators approved a new seasonal influenza vaccine that fights against four strains of influenza. This will increase the protective value of flu vaccines, since to date, flu vaccines contained only three viruses.

Can you make employee flu shots fun? The flu is serious business, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with promoting your flu shot clinics. After all, isn't moving people to take action about making an emotional connection. When a connection is there, it sparks new behaviors and actions. So infusing a little fun in your flu vaccination campaign can be an effective way to motivate employees to get their flu shots. 

Editor Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to reflect the latest data and economic modeling.

Every year, as the leaves start to change, HR leaders begin preparing for another busy season of workforce planning. Open enrollment deadlines, holiday schedules, staffing coverage, year-end goals, and employee wellbeing initiatives all start competing for attention. Somewhere on that list is another important decision: whether to offer workplace flu shots.

If you are on the fence about funding flu shots for your team this year, you might be looking at it purely as an expense. It is easy to see the upfront price tag of corporate wellness initiatives and wonder if the math truly adds up.

But when it comes to the flu, skipped vaccines cost far more than the clinics themselves. The return on investment (ROI) on flu shots is not just a theoretical wellness metric. It is a tangible financial benefit that protects your bottom line and your company culture.

Here is a breakdown of why workplace flu shots are one of the smartest investments your business can make this season.