Virginia Tech Employees Health Care page
Multimedia from Hokie Wellness: The Flu
Seasonal flu vaccine clinics will be held in various locations on campus. Seasonal flu vaccine is available free of charge to COVA-covered employees and at a fee for all others. Locations and dates for vaccine clinics will be announced on Virginia Tech News and the flu information news page.
H1N1 Flu Vaccine will be available from your doctor's office and the public health department beginning mid to late October. Contact the Virginia Department of Health H1N1 Hotline at 877-275-8343; Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30 p.m.
Public Health Emergency Leave Policy 4.52: This policy permits or requires eligible employees to attend to the medical needs of self and immediate family members by providing up to 80 hours of paid leave per leave year when Communicable Disease of Public Health Threat conditions as defined in Section 32.1-48.06, et. seq Code of Virginia, have been declared by the State Health Commissioner and Governor.
Virginia sickness or disability program (VSDP): The VSDP provides income protection for absences due to sickness or disability, and encourages rehabilitation resulting in return to work. Classified staff and University staff employees hired or rehired on or after 1/1/99 are automatically enrolled in the program.
Alternative Work Site and Telework Policy
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic (OSHA)
How to Protect Yourself in the Workplace during a Pandemic (OSHA)
Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered household disinfectant labeled for activity against bacteria and viruses, an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant, or EPA-registered chlorine bleach/hypochlorite solution. Always follow label instructions when using any EPA-registered disinfectant. If EPA-registered chlorine bleach is not available and a generic (i.e., store brand) chlorine bleach is used, mix ¼ cup chlorine bleach with 1 gallon of cool water.