Guidance

Pertussis: occupational vaccination of healthcare workers

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

Applies to England

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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

Updates to this page

Published 17 June 2024
Last updated 15 August 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated occupational pertussis vaccination of healthcare workers guidance.

  2. First published.

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