Employer ResponsibilitiesVaccinationsThe vaccine shall only be made available after the employee has received the required training and after the employee has been medically evaluated.
Vaccinations are to be given by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other health care professional according to the recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service. The employer shall ensure that health care professionals used for vaccinating their employees remain alert to modifications in clinical recommendations as the smallpox vaccination program progresses. The employer shall implement a quality assurance program to assess vaccination technique of vaccinators.
The vaccination is usually provided at the deltoid A large triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint. muscle of the non-dominant arm, avoiding any skin conditions, tattoos or skin folds. The vaccination consists of three (3) punctures with a bifurcated Divided into two branches or parts. needle for individuals who were never vaccinated or fifteen (15) punctures for those who have been previously vaccinated or for vaccination retakes.
An assessment of vaccine take is required for all vaccinees. The employer shall ensure that medical personnel trained in vaccination evaluation inspect the vaccination site of all vaccinees at six (6) to eight (8) days after vaccination administration. All employees shall be instructed to report if they do not develop a characteristic smallpox vaccination reaction.
If a characteristic vaccination reaction does not manifest within six (6) to eight (8) days after smallpox vaccination, the employee shall be provided with revaccination. Such revaccination shall only be repeated once. For those individuals who do not respond to vaccination with a visible skin lesion An abnormal change in structure of an organ or part due to injury or disease; especially one that is circumscribed and well defined., referral for immunologic evaluation is required. Learn More |