Guidance

Pertussis: occupational vaccination of healthcare workers

Information for NHS occupational health departments on pertussis vaccination of healthcare workers.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 17 June 2024
• Last updated: 15 August 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Occupational pertussis vaccination of healthcare workers

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From July 2019, some healthcare workers who have not received a pertussis-containing vaccine in the last 5 years and have regular contact with pregnant women and or young infants are eligible for occupational vaccination.

This guide includes information on:

• benefits of vaccinating healthcare workers
• recommended groups for vaccination
• when healthcare workers should be vaccinated

Published 17 June 2024
Last updated 15 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 15 August 2024

   Updated occupational pertussis vaccination of healthcare workers guidance.

2. 17 June 2024

   First published.