The Case for Workplace Vaccine Clinics in Memphis

Fall flu season feels far away in the summer. But for HR managers, business owners, and even individuals, now is exactly the right time to start thinking about it. Scheduling a workplace vaccine clinic takes time, and the companies that plan ahead are the ones that actually pull it off before flu season peaks.

Here is what Memphis employers should know about on-site vaccine clinics, why more businesses are offering them, and how The Shot Nurse makes the process simple.

Why Workplace Vaccine Clinics Make Business Sense

Outside of being a health issue, the flu is also a productivity issue. Each year between 2010 and 2025, the CDC estimates flu has caused 9.4 to 51 million illnesses, 120,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations, and 6,300 to 52,000 deaths in the U.S. Beyond the toll it takes on individual health, the flu disrupts entire workplaces. Sick employees take extra time off, struggle to perform at their usual level when they do show up, or worse, try to “power through” and come into work anyway, exposing everyone around them to illness. 

When employees have to leave work to get a flu shot (finding a clinic, scheduling an appointment, driving across town, waiting) many simply do not do it. Vaccination rates climb when the shot comes to them! The CDC also recommends on-site flu vaccination events as a strategy for increasing employee participation and reducing overall illness rates in the workforce.

Beyond the numbers, there is a culture piece. Offering on-site health services signals to employees that their wellbeing is a real priority and not just a line in a benefits packet. The flu can be a serious illness, and providing employees with an in-house option for protection may help keep them and the rest of the office healthy.

What a Workplace Clinic with The Shot Nurse Looks Like

The Shot Nurse offers group appointments and out-call services for organizations across the Memphis metro. For groups of 10 or more, a licensed nurse comes directly to your facility. The service is designed to be low-lift for the employer and minimally disruptive to everyone’s workday.

Services available for group appointments include:

• Flu shots: The most commonly requested service, especially in fall. Getting your team vaccinated before flu season peaks means fewer sick days, fewer disruptions, and a healthier office through the winter months.
• Vitamin B12 shots: A popular addition to workplace wellness programs. B12 injections support energy levels, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing, a practical complement to flu season planning or a standalone wellness perk year-round.
• Tri-Immune Booster: A combination wellness injection that supports immune function. A natural fit for fall clinic events when immunity is top of mind.
• Travel vaccinations: Useful for companies with employees who travel internationally and need destination-specific vaccine documentation.

The company or individual employees can pay, there is flexibility built into the billing, and employees can use our online prepay option ahead of the visit.

Who This Is Right For

Workplace vaccine clinics are a practical fit for a wide range of Memphis-area organizations: corporate offices, healthcare-adjacent businesses, schools, nonprofits, manufacturing facilities, and any employer whose team works in close proximity. If your organization has 10 or more people and you want to make flu shots (or other wellness services) easier and more accessible for your team, an on-site clinic is worth considering.

Planning Ahead for Flu Season

Most Memphis companies that run successful fall flu clinics begin outreach in late summer at the earliest. The organizations that wait until October often find scheduling backed up or miss the window before flu season arrives in earnest.

Starting the conversation now (even informally) puts your organization in a position to lock in a date, confirm headcount, and make sure your team is covered before the season hits.

Schedule a Group Appointment in Memphis

The Shot Nurse serves the Memphis metro from two convenient Mid-South locations, and our nurses travel to your facility for group appointments. To request a group visit, download the Group Flu Appointment Request form at shotnurse.com/group-appointments, call us at 901-685-9999, or email appointments@shotnurse.com.

Group appointment availability subject to scheduling and minimum participant requirements.