Vaccinations for Government Contractors
As a government contractor, you may be required to travel overseas across the globe. To keep productivity up and business running, it is key to protect yourself and your employees from preventable disease and infection while abroad.
Which Vaccines Do Government Contractors Need?
Government contractor vaccination needs can vary based on the type of job the contractor performs. Generally, the following vaccinations are recommended for foreign and/or domestic contractors: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), pneumonia and influenza.
See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:
- Cholera –
Food & Water –
May be recommended for travel to some lesser developed countries especially in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. - Hepatitis A –
Food & Water –
Protects against liver infection, long-lasting protection through booster dose - Hepatitis B –
Blood & Body Fluids –
Liver infection commonly spread through needles, medical equipment or direct contact with body fluids. Vaccination is the best form of protection. - Influenza –
Airborne –
Provides high protection against virus. Recommended on an annual basis. - Japanese Encephalitis –
Mosquito –
Recommended depending on itinerary and activities. May be given to short- and extended-stay travelers, recurrent travelers and travel to rural areas. Present throughout regions of East (especially Southeast) Asia. Most cases from May to October. - Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) –
Various Vectors –
Vaccination recommended for anyone without evidence of immunity and/or born after 1957. - Pneumonia –
Airborne –
Two vaccines given separately. Both are recommended for all over the age of 65, those with certain medical conditions or immunocompromised. - Rabies –
Saliva of Infected Animals –
Vaccine recommended for certain travelers based on destination, activities and length of stay. - TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –
Wounds & Airborne –
A tetanus booster vaccination is recommended for all adults once every ten years. - Typhoid –
Food & Water –
Recommended for travel to most countries. - Yellow Fever –
Mosquito –
Required for entry to many countries in South America and Africa. May be required for countries throughout the world if traveling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for most of South America and Africa.
See the table below for more information:
Common Vaccinations for Government Contractors |
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| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Food & Water | Protects against liver infection, long-lasting protection through booster dose |
| Hepatitis B | Blood & Body Fluids | Liver infection commonly spread through needles, medical equipment or direct contact with body fluids. Vaccination is the best form of protection. |
| Influenza | Airborne | Provides high protection against virus. Recommended on an annual basis. |
| Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) | Various Vectors | Vaccination recommended for anyone without evidence of immunity and/or born after 1957. |
| Pneumonia | Airborne | Two vaccines given separately. Both are recommended for all over the age of 65, those with certain medical conditions or immunocompromised. |
| TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) | Wounds & Airborne | A tetanus booster vaccination is recommended for all adults once every ten years. |
Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Government Contractors |
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| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera | Food & Water | May be recommended for travel to some lesser developed countries especially in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Mosquito | Recommended depending on itinerary and activities. May be given to short- and extended-stay travelers, recurrent travelers and travel to rural areas. Present throughout regions of East (especially Southeast) Asia. Most cases from May to October. |
| Rabies | Saliva of Infected Animals | Vaccine recommended for certain travelers based on destination, activities and length of stay. |
| Typhoid | Food & Water | Recommended for travel to most countries. |
| Yellow Fever | Mosquito | Required for entry to many countries in South America and Africa. May be required for countries throughout the world if traveling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for most of South America and Africa. |
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What Kind of Vaccine Services Does Passport Health Offer?
Onsite Clinics
Do you want to ensure that your staff is up-to-date with their vaccinations? Do many citizens need to get vaccinated? No problem! Onsite clinics from Passport Health provide your employees with everything they need in one convenient place.
We will provide your team with all the required immunizations, and even come back for any boosters or revaccination.
Just need a few people immunized or have a new hire? Our in-clinic services can help too.
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In-Clinic
With more than 300 locations across the United States, Canada and Mexico, we can help ensure that your team is safe. Every clinics keeps vaccines in-stock, meaning less time spent traveling to and from our clinic.
For more information or to schedule your onsite event, please call 1-888-986-8868 or complete the form above.
