Assessment of a mandatory tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination requirement on vaccine uptake over time

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2012 Jan;33(1):81-3. doi: 10.1086/663337. Epub 2011 Dec 7.

Abstract

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is recommended for all healthcare personnel who provide direct patient care unless medically contraindicated. Our university hospital made employment conditional upon receipt of Tdap vaccine. Implementation for newly hired employees quickly resulted in complete compliance, but achieving adherence among current workers required setting a termination date for noncompliance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Diphtheria / prevention & control
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine*
  • Employment / standards*
  • Health Personnel / standards*
  • Hospitals, University
  • Humans
  • Mandatory Programs*
  • North Carolina
  • Policy
  • Tetanus / prevention & control
  • Vaccination / trends*
  • Whooping Cough / prevention & control

Substances

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine