Booking flu jabs for your cast and crew now can protect against delays and extensions on your autumn and winter projects
Staying on schedule for shoots is one of the main challenges for all productions, and absolutely key to coming in on budget. There are a huge range of things you can’t control, from the weather to the whims of the talent, so part of the production company’s job is to ensure that at least all the preventable setbacks are eliminated before shooting even starts.
For instance, cast and crew members falling ill can set projects back by days or even weeks, and unfortunately the demanding nature of the industry – which often includes long working hours, high-pressure situations and frequent travel – can weaken the immune system, making everyone more susceptible to illness. And the flu is notorious for its debilitating symptoms and long recovery times which can disrupt a production schedule, impact shooting days, delay post-production, and ultimately affect the release of the final product.
Happily, the risks from flu can easily be lessened with a quick vaccination, and Citi Health is a friendly company offering on-site workplace jabs to Film and TV production units across the UK. By booking flu vaccines for your cast and crew this October or November, production companies can significantly reduce the risk of winter outbreaks, ensuring that all your projects can progress smoothly. And with a new variant of Covid-19 already circulating in the population, protecting against flu is even more important this year, to prevent outbreaks of a possible ‘twindemic’.
Prioritising the wellbeing of all shooting units is always going to be at the top of the list of concerns for production planning, and with that in mind at Citi Health we don’t just offer flu vaccinations. We also offer other on-site services for Film and TV productions across the country which include
Flu vaccines
Hepatitis A and B
Tetanus
Out of hours late-notice vaccinations
Occupational Health service
We are a flexible and friendly team with professional nurses experienced in making everyone feel at ease, and we still have availability this winter. Find out how to protect your cast and crew against flu this winter
