Special Groups
Healthcare Workers
On the basis of documented nosocomial transmission, healthcare workers (HCWs) are considered to be at significant risk of acquiring and transmitting the following vaccine-preventable infections. The following vaccinations (Table 30.4) are strongly recommended for HCWs:
Table 30.4 Immunisation for Healthcare Workers
References
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- World Health Organization (WHO). (6 December 2024). Summary of WHO position papers – Recommendations for routine immunization.
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