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IMMUNIZATION REVIEW
***Please read all information carefully
1. Introduction to immunizations and prevention of Illness
Different vaccines work in different ways, but every vaccine helps the body’s immune system
learn how to fight germs. It typically takes a few weeks for protection to develop after
vaccination, but that protection can last a lifetime. A few vaccines, such as those for tetanus
or seasonal flu, require occasional booster doses to maintain the body’s defenses.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/vaccine-decision.html
2. Immunization safety and efficacy.
Vaccines, like medicine, can have some side effects. But most people who get vaccinated
have only mild side effects or none at all. The most common side effects include fever,
tiredness, body aches, and redness, swelling, and tenderness where the shot was
given. Mild reactions usually go away on their own within a few days. Serious, long-lasting
side effects are extremely rare. We know they are rare because CDC tracks and investigates
reports of serious side effects.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/vaccine-decision.html
3. Immunizations in the health care environment.
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk for exposure to serious, and sometimes deadly,
diseases. If you work directly with patients or handle material that could spread infection,
you should get appropriate vaccines to reduce the chance that you will get or spread
vaccine-preventable diseases. Protect yourself, your patients, and your family members.
Make sure you are up-to-date with recommended vaccines.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html
Common Vaccines in the US for Healthcare workers to protect the Healthcare
Worker (HCW), their patients, and families.
Hepatitis B
Healthcare workers who are regularly exposed to blood and other bodily fluids are at constant
risk of hepatitis B. Vaccination is central to preventing infection, as well as maintaining infection
control in healthcare settings. Hepatitis B is a chronic viral infection that spreads through blood
and other bodily fluids. Over 850,000 people are believed to be infected in the United States,
with around 21,000 new infections occurring every year.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/recommended-vaccinations-for-healthcare-workers-4154568
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IMMUNIZATION REVIEW

***Please read all information carefully

1. Introduction to immunizations and prevention of Illness

Different vaccines work in different ways, but every vaccine helps the body’s immune system learn how to fight germs. It typically takes a few weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, but that protection can last a lifetime. A few vaccines, such as those for tetanus or seasonal flu, require occasional booster doses to maintain the body’s defenses. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/vaccine-decision.html

2. Immunization safety and efficacy.

Vaccines, like medicine, can have some side effects. But most people who get vaccinated have only mild side effects or none at all. The most common side effects include fever, tiredness, body aches, and redness, swelling, and tenderness where the shot was given. Mild reactions usually go away on their own within a few days. Serious, long-lasting side effects are extremely rare. We know they are rare because CDC tracks and investigates reports of serious side effects. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/vaccine-decision.html

3. Immunizations in the health care environment.

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk for exposure to serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. If you work directly with patients or handle material that could spread infection, you should get appropriate vaccines to reduce the chance that you will get or spread vaccine-preventable diseases. Protect yourself, your patients, and your family members. Make sure you are up-to-date with recommended vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html

Common Vaccines in the US for Healthcare workers to protect the Healthcare

Worker (HCW), their patients, and families.

Hepatitis B Healthcare workers who are regularly exposed to blood and other bodily fluids are at constant risk of hepatitis B. Vaccination is central to preventing infection, as well as maintaining infection control in healthcare settings. Hepatitis B is a chronic viral infection that spreads through blood and other bodily fluids. Over 850,000 people are believed to be infected in the United States, with around 21,000 new infections occurring every year. https://www.verywellhealth.com/recommended-vaccinations-for-healthcare-workers- 4154568

Flu (Influenza) Healthcare workers are exposed to this infection from patients who have the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 140,000 to 810, people are hospitalized each year for influenza, depending on the severity of the variant circulating that year. The groups most vulnerable to hospitalization and death are young children, pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with underlying medical conditions—some of whom cannot get the flu vaccine. Because flu is spread by droplets from coughing or sneezing and by fomite transmission (touching contaminated objects or surfaces), healthcare workers can be exposed even if they don't come in direct contact with patients. https://www.verywellhealth.com/recommended-vaccinations-for-healthcare-workers- 4154568 MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, but the disease has made a huge comeback. As a result, sporadic outbreaks still occur in the United States, including the 2019 outbreak that affected over 1,200 people in 31 states. While rubella and mumps tend to be less serious than measles, unvaccinated healthcare workers can pass the viruses to medically vulnerable patients, like pregnant women, who are at greater risk of harm. https://www.verywellhealth.com/recommended-vaccinations-for-healthcare-workers- 4154568 Varicella (Chickenpox) Varicella, also known as chickenpox, is no longer commonplace in the United States thanks to widespread vaccination. But outbreaks still occur throughout the country, and cases can spread quickly in healthcare settings. The disease can be particularly dangerous for medically vulnerable patients, such as pregnant women. People who have varicella infection can be contagious a day or two prior to getting the telltale rash. If you're a healthcare worker in frequent contact with patients, the effects of an unrecognized infection can be costly. Studies have shown that a single provider with varicella can expose more than 30 patients to chickenpox, as well as dozens of coworkers.^13 Adults also tend to be more seriously affected by chickenpox, with some experiencing pneumonia, bacterial skin infections, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and sepsis (blood infection).^14 https://www.verywellhealth.com/recommended-vaccinations-for-healthcare-workers- 4154568 TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) There are several kinds of tetanus vaccines: Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) and Td (tetanus and diphtheria), Dtap, and DT. It is recommended to have at least one dose. Although they can all be used as tetanus booster shots for adults, only Tdap protects against pertussis (whooping cough). In a healthcare setting, this is a very important distinction. Pertussis, a respiratory disease mainly spread through coughing and sneezing,

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

All clinical facilities have their own immunization requirements that nursing

schools must follow. Please read the following very carefully so you are aware

of these guidelines.

1) All clinical sites currently mandate Tdap, MMR, TB testing, and Varicella.

These diseases can negatively impact vulnerable children and elderly

adults, in particular. Due to patient safety, we must comply with this

mandate. Without these immunizations and testing, students/faculty

cannot progress through the program as they would not be able to

successfully complete program courses.

a. Various courses encounter very vulnerable patients that must be

protected, such as:

i. newborns,

ii. pregnant patients,

iii. oncology patients,

iv. elderly patients,

v. and additional patients with medical conditions.

2) There are various clinical facilities that allow Flu and Covid Exemptions,

but not all sites.

Remember:

  • You must complete the exemption process and receive approval.
  • You may also be requested to complete clinical site forms to get their approval.
  • You may be asked by the clinical site to do weekly testing to ensure you are not carrying a disease.
  • You may be asked to wear personal protective equipment while you are in clinical if unvaccinated (masking, gown, and gloves may be required)
  • With an EXEMPTION you may find that you cannot continue to progress due to the clinical site vaccine requirements and therefore, unfortunately, may be dismissed from the nursing program.