Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work, but many diseases can be prevented with immunization.
Getting immunized helps protect your own health and reduces the risk of spreading disease to your patients, family and friends. Fraser Health provides health care workers (HCW) with information on recommended immunizations for protection from vaccine preventable disease for health care workers and how to obtain immunizations.
What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.?
The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox (varicella), COVID-19 and influenza (flu).
Where can I get immunized?
Locations of community pharmacies across the Fraser Health region have been identified where HCWs can obtain the recommended vaccines. HCW recommended vaccines are free of charge as long as you identify yourself as a HCW and show the pharmacist your Fraser Health Photo ID prior to immunization(s). For information on how to review your immunization status or booking an appointment with a partner pharmacy, visit the Immunizations page on Pulse.
What about record keeping?
It is important to keep a copy of your records. Records are kept in a confidential electronic database and available to employees at their request. To view or update your records, visit the Immunizations page on Pulse.
For tracking your personal records, create an account on Health Gateway.
Resources
- Vaccines for health care workers (BCCDC)
Information about immunization recommendations for health care professionals