Department of Health

Vaccinations in the workplace

Some types of work have a higher risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases.

Certain vaccinations are recommended for:

  • healthcare workers
  • laboratory staff
  • people who work with children
  • people who work with certain communities
  • people who work with animals
  • emergency and essential services workers
  • plumbers.

Seasonal influenza vaccine is often provided in the workplace.

Workplaces should offer these vaccinations to protect staff from illness, protect the people in their care and reduce absenteeism.

Workplaces should also encourage staff to practice good hygiene, seek appropriate treatment for illness and stay home when they are unwell.

Workplace influenza vaccination kit

This kit contain all the information you need to arrange and promote a workplace influenza vaccination program.

Vaccination for healthcare workers

Recommendations for healthcare worker vaccination based on risk categories, and what health services should do in their workplace vaccination program.

Q fever

Information about the Australian Q Fever Register, vaccination and vaccine funding.

Vaccination for people working with children

People who work with children should have the recommended vaccines, and the workplace should keep records of staff vaccinations.

Reviewed 12 May 2023

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Immunisation Unit Department of Health

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immunisation@health.vic.gov.au
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