Medical Center Occupational Health Basics-Vaccine Preventable Diseases Handout

Vaccine Preventable Diseases Handout

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The document discusses various aspects of vaccine-preventable diseases and their impact on healthcare personnel (HCP). It emphasizes the importance of vaccinating HCP to protect themselves, patients, and the community. The document covers principles and practices of vaccinating HCP, challenges of vaccination clinics in temporary settings, and 10 principles for safe vaccination in non-traditional settings.<br /><br />Several vaccine-preventable diseases are discussed in detail, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria, and influenza. The document provides information on assessing immunity, documenting vaccines or titers, potential complications, transmission-based precautions, furloughs for non-immune staff, and post-exposure prophylaxis.<br /><br />The document also addresses the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of vaccinations for HCP. It discusses the rationale and legality of vaccine mandates, as well as the support of vaccination mandates by organizations such as the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).<br /><br />Other topics covered in the document include meningococcal vaccines, special cases such as Ebola and other special pathogens, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The document provides references for further reading on these topics.<br /><br />Overall, the document highlights the significance of vaccinating HCP against vaccine-preventable diseases to ensure the safety of healthcare workers, patients, and the wider community.

Keywords

vaccine-preventable diseases

healthcare personnel

vaccination

protective measures

immunity assessment

transmission-based precautions

post-exposure prophylaxis

COVID-19 pandemic

vaccine mandates

personal protective equipment