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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

TO : THE SENIOR DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATORS,REGIONAL/ DEPARTMENT/ PROJECT MANAGERS, DIVISION MANAGERS ANDALL OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT POLICY GUIDELINES ON FREE INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION AMONG NIA EMPLOYEES

DATE : August 8, 2017

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The objectives of this policy are: (1) to protect our NIA personnel from Influenza; (2)to protect

the general health; (3) to prevent the transmission of Influenza among NIA Personnel; and (4)to

create a healthier, more productive workplace.

Influenza vaccine is a preparation of influenza antigen that stimulates the production of specificantibodies in the recipient of the vaccine, when introduced to the body. These antibodies

provide protection against influenza infection. Currently, we have Inactivated (killed virus)

Influenza Vaccine, which is administered in the muscle of the recipient.

2.0 COVERAGE

All NIA Officials and employees occupying permanent, temporary, co-terminus positions,including Casual! Daily employees rendering services on full-time or part-time basis, are covered

by this Circular.

3.0 EXCLUSIONS

The following are not entitled to Influenza Vaccinations:

3.1 Those hired without employer-employee relationship and paid from non-Personal

Services appropriations/budgets, as follows:

3.1.a Consultants and experts hired for a limited period to perform specific activities

or services with expected outputs;

3.1.b Laborers hired through job contracts (pakyaw) and those paid on piecework

bases; and

3.1.c Individuals or groups of people whose services are engaged through job orders,

contract of services or others similarly situated.

4.0 PROCEDURE

A. The concerned office shall conduct bidding pursuant to RA 9184 and its IRRfor the supply of

Influenza Vaccine. For the Central Office, the Medical and Dental Services will facilitate the flu

shot annually in the Medical Clinic. For the Field Offices, the one who will give the flu shot, ego

Medical Doctor/Nurse must be included in your bidding price. Schedule will be determined once

the vaccine is available.

B. EXEMPTIONS/ CONTRINDICATIONS TO INFLUENZA VACCINATIONAny official and employee declining annual flu vaccine must have one of the valid

contra indications, as listed below.

1. Allergy: Person with severe allergies to eggs and to other components of the influenza

vaccine.

2. Guillain-Barre Syndrome-is a medical condition in which there is a rapid-onset

weakness of the limbs as a result of acute polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting thenerves. A history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome within six week s following a previous dose

of influenza vaccine is considered to be a precaution for use of influenza vaccines.

5.0 FUND SOURCE

Funds for the purpose of implementing this circular shall be sourced from Corporate OperatingBudget except for project personnel whose funding requirement for Influenza Vaccine shall be

charged against their respective project funds. Availment of this benefit shall be subject toavailability of funds.

Republika ng Pilipinas

N~'~A~(Pambansang Pangasiwaan ng Patubig)

Lungsod ng QuezonOffice Address: National Government Center

EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTelephone Nos.: (02) 929-6071 to 78Website: www.nia.qov.ph

Telefax No_ (632) 928-9343TIN No. 000-916-415

10 August 2017

MEMORANDUM

TO CONCERNED NIA EMPLOYEES

SUBJECT CONDUCT OF FREE INFLUENZA VACCINATION

NIA is launching an annual employee immunization program - "Do No Harm ...Stick Out YourArm" - with the goal of creating a healthier, more productive workplace against influenza.Anyone of us can be a key cause of outbreaks in our workplace, in our families and communitysettings, so it is important to get vaccinated.

In this regard, employees are encouraged to have their flu shots on August 15-18, 2017

(Tuesday to Friday) from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. MDS will facilitate the flu shots in their respective

offices. Please see attached schedules for your information.

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APPROVED FOR POSTING

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IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM CY ZU17

SCHEDULE OF INFLUENZA VACCINATION AUGUST 15-18, 2017(TUESDAY TO FRIDAY)

AUGUST 15, 2017 (Tuesday)

Human Resources Division

Legal Services Department

Civil Security Affairs

Senior Deputy Administrator

Procurement & Property Division

Public Affairs Information Service

General Services Division

AUGUST 16, 2017 (Wednesday)

Cash Division, Financial Management Department

Administrator Office

Corplan -PPD

Operation Department/System Management Division

Internal Audit Services

Management Information Division

Office of the Corporate Board Secretary

Office of the Deputy Administrator for Administrative & Finance Sector

Budget Division/ Revenue Division

AUGUST 17, 2017 (Thursday)

Accounting Division

Institutional Development Division

Equipment Management Division

Design & Specification Division Engg. Department

JRMP II

NISRIP

Project Planning Division

AUGUST 18, 2017 (Friday)

Office of the Manager Engineering Department

Construction Management Division

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PIDP

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