Your job and vaccinations

There are certain vaccines you should get if you work in a job where there is a greater risk of getting or passing on a disease that is preventable through vaccination.

Speak to your doctor about which vaccines you should get.

Caring for others

These jobs include:

• healthcare workers, including trainees and students
• aged care workers
• people who look after children
• carers of people with intellectual disabilities
• carers of older people

Find out more in the Australian Immunisation Handbook or Occupational Medicine Unit - Canberra Health Services.

Occupational risks

Some vaccinations are recommended for people with certain jobs. These jobs include:

• people who work in laboratories
• people work in emergency and essential services
• anyone exposed to human tissue, blood or body fluids.

Find out more at the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

Working with animals

Certain vaccines are recommended if you have regular contact with animals.

Find out more at the Australian Immunisation Handbook.