Immunisation Grid
What do I need?
The following table outlines what immunisation staff and students at Monash University require according to their tasks.
- X indicates an immunisation is required. Click it to download the relevant immunisation questionnaire and consent form.
- # indicates you need to discuss this immunisation with your Biosafety/OHS officer. Call extension 51014 before proceeding.
Job Title / Tasks / Working with | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B | Meningococcal C Conjugate | Meningococcal Polysacchraide | Polio | Q Fever | Tetanus (ADT) | TB |
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Official Monash University First Aider | X | |||||||
Working with mice / rats | X | |||||||
Working with sheep / goats / cattle | X | X | ||||||
Non human primates. Macaques / marmosets | X | X | X | X | X | |||
Child Care Workers (Childhood immunisations must be up to sate) | X | |||||||
Designated cleaning staff responsible for needle / syringe disposal | X | |||||||
Carpenter | X | |||||||
Electrician | X | |||||||
Fitter | X | |||||||
Locksmith | X | |||||||
Painter | X | |||||||
Plant Attendant | X | X | X | |||||
Plumber | X | X | X | |||||
Gardener | X | X | X | |||||
Blood / body fluids / taking blood samples | X | |||||||
Other body fluids # | ||||||||
Microbiological organisms # | ||||||||
Potentially infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) | X | |||||||
Potentially infexted with isolates of Neisseria Meningitidis | X # | X # | ||||||
Mortuary specimens | X | X # | ||||||
Specimens from sheep / goats / cattle | X # | |||||||
Designated staff responsible for needle syringe disposal | X | |||||||
Potential for exposure to raw sewage | X | X | X | |||||
Overseas travel All staff consult University Health Service regarding travel immunisations and travel health |
All adults in the Australian community are recommended to take responsibility to maintain their immunity to tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, measles and mumps; this should be discussed with your own doctor or please call Occupational Health and Safety on 9905 1014 for specifid advice if:
- you are unsure of your immunisation requirements
- you are working with an uncommon organism or animal not listed
- working conditions are not listed in this grid
- your risk assessment indicates that other immunisations may be required
For further information refer to the Procedure for Immunisations.