Influenza (Flu)

Important Update

Flu season has begun – get vaccinated or sign a declination form by March 31, 2024.

From November 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, masking is required for employees who work in patient care locations and decline the flu vaccine. However, the compliance (get vaccinated or sign the declination) deadline is March 31, 2024.

Essentials

• Report receiving vaccination elsewhere
• Influenza declination form 
• Influenza vaccine information sheet
• Wearing a Surgical Mask for Flu Compliance

Influenza (flu) is an illness that can cause serious health complications or even death, especially in people with underlying medical conditions. As healthcare workers, it’s our responsibility to protect ourselves, our patients, and our loved ones from infection. The most effective way is by getting the flu vaccine, which has been extensively tested and scientifically proven safe. 

California state law SB739 establishes a yearly requirement for every employee to either receive the flu vaccine or submit a declination form. 

Getting Vaccinated at Employee Health Services 

Check back next Fall for the annual flu clinic schedule.

For the remainder of this current Flu season, please contact Employee Health for flu vaccine details.

• Phone: x88797 or 909-558-8797 or Email: Employee Health Services
• Murrieta Phone: 951-290-4571 

Getting Vaccinated Elsewhere 

If you receive your flu vaccine somewhere other than an Employee Health Services clinic, you must submit a report. Without this report, we will not be able to confirm you have received a vaccine in compliance with state law. 

Declining the Vaccine 

If you have reason to decline the flu vaccine, you must submit an influenza declination form. Please note that declining a flu vaccine means you will have to follow strict masking guidelines for patient and employee safety.  

Vaccination Requirements 

• Employees and anyone with a badge: Immunization or declination is required by March 31, 2024. 
• Students: Immunization is required before assignment to any patient care location after the “Mask Required Date”. 
• Volunteers: Immunization is required before any assignment after October 15. 
• Vendors and contract personnel without a badge: Immunization is required unless addressed by department policy. 

Please view the Flu Immunization Plan for full details about this year’s requirements and procedures. 

About Seasonal Influenza

Get Help

For questions about influenza and vaccination, please contact Employee Health Services:

Loma Linda Campus Phone: x88797 or 909-558-8797
Email: employeehealthservices@llu.edu
Murrieta Campus: x64571 or 951-290-4571
Murrieta email: murremployeehealth@llu.edu

Last updated 04/05/24