Some healthcare professional organizations develop and publish recommendations for the use of vaccines or passive immunizations for the population they serve. Use the search tools below to locate current recommendations available from these organizations.
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria
- Influenza
- Measles
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Rubella
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- Tetanus
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Current
Vaccines for Healthcare Personnel: A Core Safety Measure A Position Statement from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
SHEA published a position statement on vaccines, a core safety measure for healthcare personnel (HCP). The SHEA Board states that ensuring patient safety begins with vaccinating susceptible HCP for vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccination of HCP is essential to protect HCP and reduce risks to patients and visitors.
3/26/2026. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2026 Mar 26:1-3, DOI:10.1017/ice.2026.10405
SHEA develops immunization recommendations to prevent healthcare-associated infections and protect both patients and healthcare personnel.