Abstract

ALONSO-JIMENEZ, Esperanza Mª  and  HUERTA-GONZALEZ, Ismael. Current overview of occupational vaccinations in Spain: “vaccination profile in the Occupational Risk Prevention Services”. Med. segur. trab. [online]. 2023, vol.69, n.271, pp.77-99.  Epub Jan 29, 2024. ISSN 1989-7790.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s0465-546x2023000200003.

In economic and preventive terms, vaccination has proven to be the most efficient and cost-effective measure to prevent immuno-preventable infectious diseases, both at individual and community level. The management of biological risks in the work environment requires a comprehensive risk management system, where vaccination plays a fundamental role as a key element of personal protection. It is considered as a specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and its provision and mandatory use are regulated by legislative norms that establish the employer’s responsibility in its delivery, as well as the prevention training and its use by the worker.

Vaccines are also the most effective measure in terms of public health and bring great benefits to humanity in the prevention of diseases. This has been evident during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination covers a wide range of strategic objectives to be addressed, such as communicable diseases, chronic non-communicable diseases, accidents, risk factors, equity, health sector strengthening, quality of care and disasters, emergencies and epidemics.

It is therefore essential to take advantage of all available health resources to ensure the highest possible vaccination coverage in the population. In addition, proper record keeping is crucial in order not to lose relevant information regarding the vaccination process. In this way, effective protection against diseases can be ensured and the health and well-being of society as a whole can be promoted.

Keywords : Vaccination; Occupational Health; Preventive Health Services.

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