Vaccinations for Healthcare Vendors
Why send your sales team into the field unprotected? At Passport Health we make it easy to not only vaccinate your staff, but provide integrated record systems and credentialing solutions to make your job safe and efficient.
Immunizations recommended or required for healthcare providers vary based on their specific field. But, proof of the following vaccinations is generally recommended:
Which Vaccines Do Healthcare Vendors Need?
While healthcare vendors do not often interact directly with patients, many organizations require their proof of immunization be documented. Many common required immunizations include: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, pneumonia and influenza.
See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:
- Chickenpox –
Direct Contact & Airborne –
Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox. Healthcare vendors are at an increased risk of infection, depending on specialty. - 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. Healthcare vendors are at an increased risk of infection, depending on specialty. - 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.
See the table below for more information:
Common Vaccinations for Healthcare Vendors |
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| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Chickenpox | Direct Contact & Airborne | Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox. Healthcare vendors are at an increased risk of infection, depending on specialty. |
| 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. Healthcare vendors are at an increased risk of infection, depending on specialty. |
| 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. |
Have Questions? Contact Us!
What types of vaccine services do Passport Health offer for health care providers?
Passport Health’s vaccine programs for health care staff come in two primary forms:
Onsite Clinics
We provide onsite clinics to make keeping your employees healthy as easy as possible. Our highly skilled nurses will come to you will all the vaccines needed for your onsite clinic. Events are organized to your schedule, meaning we can come in the morning, afternoon, or even hold an all-day clinic for larger groups.
Onsite choices include the opportunity to return onsite to ensure immunity and complete all booster doses.
Only need to get a couple of people immunized or look to secure new hires? In-clinic options are also provided through Passport Health.
In-Clinic
We make it easy to arrange appointments that will suit you and your staff to get their vaccines at any of our more than 300 locations. Clinics are conveniently placed, and they are easily reachable. Each clinic has all of the vaccines in-stock and ready for your employees’ visits.
Customer Reviews
Passport Health – Vaccines for Healthcare Vendors
“I went home sick the morning of our company’s flu shot. to my surprise my boss had a voucher so I could still get it on the company account. It was easy to set up an appointment and the location was close by.”
“I was pleasantly surprised at how consultative their staff was – the information I was given to take away with me was incredible and I will be suggesting that our firm use your company more broadly.”
“I have returned to Passport Health for my company’s wellness program for several years. The office is convenient, clean and private. The nurse in the office is delightful and informative. She gives excellent shots. I could hardly feel the prick of the needle.”
“The place we used to go to for company physicals was very slow. Passport Health has helped us create a quick and easy process for our employees.”
“Extremely comfortable and ready for our call. We were able to schedule our screenings for the day we wanted and customize our program to our needs. The medical staff and was very personable and helped us immensely.”
For more information or to schedule your onsite event, please call 1-888-986-8868 or complete the form above.
