Employee Health & Well-Being – Risk, Safety, & Resilience

George Mason’s Employee Health and Well-Being program (EHW) is committed to providing occupational and individual health services to George Mason University employees in a convenient and affordable manner. Employee Health & Well-Being started in the spring of 2022 and offers a variety of services and resources to support George Mason faculty and staff in their occupational role and personal health goals. Services that are currently offered include:

Medical Services

EHW provides a variety of medical and occupational health services to employees of George Mason University.

TimelyCare for Faculty and Staff

Free, confidential mental health and well-being support.

Elective Services

EHW offers elective services to employees of George Mason University, including ergonomic assessments and elective vaccine clinics.

Training

EHW provides training courses to the George Mason community, including CPR/AED, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Opioid Overdose Response, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Clear the Air(ways): Fall Respiratory Vaccine Clinic

Before you travel this holiday season, protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, COVID, and pneumonia. This event is free and open to George Mason University employees (full- and part-time) and their families (ages 18+) who have health insurance plans that participate with Giant Pharmacy. Individuals insured through Kaiser or with other coverage should verify their eligibility before signing up for an appointment. Those ineligible for this event should speak to their healthcare provider or visit vaccines.gov to find an appointment. In most cases, vaccines can be co-administered. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized guidance regarding your vaccination needs. Please remember to bring your health insurance card with you to your appointment.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

Fairfax

November 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Population Health Center, 2nd floor in the EHW clinic

Register Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945AFAD2EA5F85-66788141-clear#/

Respiratory Virus Immunization Recommendations

	Influenza (Flu)	Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)	Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)	Pneumococcal (PCV) (Pneumonia)
Children and Adolescents (0-18 years)	Annual flu vaccine for all children 6 months+	All infants <8 months, if no protection from RSV vaccine during pregnancy and children 8-19 months in certain risk groups	All young children ages 6-23 months and children 2-18 years in certain risk groups or if desired	PCV vaccine series for all children <5 years (doses administered at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months) and children 2-18 years in certain risk groups
Pregnancy	Annual flu vaccine (avoid nasal spray flu vaccine)	One-time RSV vaccine in first eligible pregnancy if 32-36 weeks pregnant, given between September 1 and March 1	Annual updated COVID-19 vaccine	Pneumococcal vaccine if certain risk factors are present, based on patient history and risk profile
Adults (19-64 years)	Annual flu vaccine for all adults ages 19+	One-time RSV vaccine for adults ages 50-74 at increased risk of severe RSV	Annual updated COVID-19 vaccine	One-time PCV vaccine for all adults ages 50+ and adults 19-49 in certain risk groups
Older Adults (65+ years)	Annual flu vaccine for all adults, enhanced flu vaccine (high dose, adjuvanted, recombinant, or mRNA) for 65+, if possible	One-time RSV vaccine recommended for adults ages 50-74 at increased risk and all adults age 75+	Annual updated COVID-19 vaccine for adults 65+, followed by a second dose 6 months later to boost protection	One-time PCV vaccine for adults not previously vaccinated
Immunocompromised	Annual flu vaccine for those ages ≥6 months (avoid nasal spray flu vaccine)	Single dose of RSV vaccine for those ages≥18 years and for those ages <18 years, administration should be guided by shared decision making	Annual updated COVID-19 vaccine for those ages ≥6 months	One-time PCV vaccine for those ages ≥19 years; for those ages <19 years, PCV series plus PCV20 or PPSV23
Healthcare Personnel	Annual flu vaccine	Follow age- and riskbased RSV vaccine recommendations	Annual updated COVID-19 vaccine	Follow age- and risk-based pneumonia vaccine recommendations

Sources: American Academy of Family Physiciancs (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Medical Association (AMA), Vaccine Integrity Project, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Well-Body Screening

Get a quick, non-invasive body composition scan with personalized results, a complimentary blood pressure check, and a consultation with a medical professional. Learn more about your body’s fat, muscle, water balance, and overall health. Limited appointments are available monthly, open to George Mason faculty and staff (including wage, student wage, and adjunct faculty). Download our flyer to learn more.

Upcoming Dates

~~September 8, 10 am – 12:30 pm~~
~~September 15, 10 am – 12:30 pm~~
~~October 6, 10 am – 12:30 pm~~
October 20, 10 am – 12:30 pm
November 17, 10 am – 12:30 pm
December 8, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Registration

To register, click here. Due to high demand, registration opens 30 days prior to the scheduled date(s) listed above. For questions, please contact Employee Health and Well-Being at [email protected], or by phone 703-993-6001.