Table 1.

Suggested Vaccination Policies and Protocols For Use in Health Care Organizations⁹

Hepatitis B pre-exposure prophylaxis for health care professionals (HCPs) at risk for exposure to blood or other contaminated sources Hepatitis B postexposure prophylaxis for HCPs, unvaccinated patients, or staff who have been vaccinated, but do not have documented evidence of serological response Rabies pre- and postexposure prophylaxis Wound management guidelines for the prevention of tetanus and diphtheria Contraindications to vaccinations to ensure patient safety and ensure inappropriate exclusion Employee requirements for immunization against influenza, measles, rubella, and other diseases Screening of staff and patients for tuberculosis Immunization of high-risk patients, as recommended by authoritative guidelines on this subject Emergency measures to be followed in the event of vaccine-related adverse reactions. These should address the availability of emergency drugs, such as epinephrine