Maritime Workers Should Consider a Fall Flu Shot

The winter months can be rough on workers who are out at sea. Chilly temperatures and even chillier waters can wear down your resistance and make working even more strenuous. When you're working in rough weather conditions, it can take a toll on your health and leave you more vulnerable to the flu.

Luckily, flu shots can help many workers avoid coming down with respiratory illnesses and fatigue associated with the flu virus. There are many options to obtaining a flu vaccination, including: 

• nationwide pharmacies such as Walgreens or CVS;
• local health departments;
• personal physicians; and
• company doctors. 

Your employer may cover an annual flu shot through their company doctor, so it's important to check with them first to see if your health benefits cover the vaccine.

Even with the flu vaccine, it's important to watch your personal health during harsh weather and working conditions. Your personal health and safety come first as a maritime worker, and you should raise any concerns with your employer if you feel that your job is taking a serious toll on your health and well-being.

If you work in colder climates, remember to wear proper clothing for the conditions and avoid overexertion, which can lead to a weakened immune system. With a flu shot and proper personal care, you can help prevent being laid up for weeks with a serious illness!

Contact a New Orleans Offshore Accident Maritime Law Attorney

Maritime law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A maritime law attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered maritime offshore accident injuries in a horrible diving accident or other accident that falls under maritime law or the Jones Act.

Though we are based in Louisiana, we are ready and able to help injured victims throughout the U.S. Order our free Maritime Injury Law guide and/or our guide to what to do when you are injured offshore to learn all about your rights as an injured worker.

When you are ready to get started with your Jones Act injury case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation - call 1-504-680-4100 or toll free at 1-866-938-6113.