Every workplace can pose the potential for contracting communicable diseases. Vaccines are an important step to keeping employees—and customers—healthy. It also means a healthier investment since the average cost for an absent, sick employee is about $125 a day.
Vaccinating employees against the flu, hepatitis A and B, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis will ultimately save money.
There are two easy and convenient ways to immunize staff members:
- Workplace vaccination program office visit: The health district's specially trained public health nurses will come to your office and vaccinate your employees. (A fee may apply.)
- Workplace vaccination program appointments: Normally vaccines are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, which can take hours. However, your employees won’t have to wait if you prearrange the process through the workplace vaccination program. Your employees will simply call to schedule an appointment. Employment will be verified to ensure only your current employees are vaccinated.
For an immunization schedule and number of doses needed for adults, download the CDC's Immunization Schedule. PDF 
Hepatitis B Vaccine Requirements
(OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR1910.1030, paragraph C)
OSHA requires employers to offer hepatitis B vaccinations to all employees who have reasonable potential of being exposed to body fluids, such as blood, saliva and semen. Workplace vaccination program staff can vaccinate your consenting employees.
For more information, contact the workplace vaccination program at (702) 759-0878 or wpv@snhdmail.org. Visit Health Topics for detailed information about vaccinations and communicable diseases.
