Occupation-related immunisation
Certain occupations are associated with increased risk of contracting some vaccine-preventable diseases. This factsheet outlines occupation-related immunisation, including recommendations for unimmunised adults.
Overview
Table 4.9 in the Immunisation Handbook provides vaccine recommendations by occupational group.
References
• Centers for Disease Controland Prevention. Immunization of health-care personnel. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(ACIP). MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep.2011;60(RR07):1-45.
• Healthcare Logistics. HCL non-funded vaccines - consolidated order form. [updated 2020 June 3; cited 2020 July 20].
• Ministry of Health. Guidelines for tuberculosis control in New Zealand, 2019. Wellington: Ministry of Health; 2019. https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/publications/guidelines-for-tuberculosis-control-in-new-zealand-2019
• Health New Zealand. Immunisation Handbook 2025. Wellington. [cited April 2025] available from https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/immunisation-handbook
• Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC). Pharmaceutical schedule [Internet]. Wellington: PHARMAC;2020 [updated 2020 July20; cited 2020 July 20]. Available from https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/ScheduleOnline.php
