Have you looked at the HSE guidance ( attached) confirms hand to mouth contact the biggest risk, but also smaller risk from needlestick and entry via cuts.Presumably need for vaccination would be based on specific assessment of risk including likelihood of these occuring. Regards Margaret <http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns> -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Turner [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 16 March 2004 15:01 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Sewage Workers Does anyone have any information regarding recommended immunisations for sewage workers? I have read various papers which suggest Hep A, our current, and it has to be said old, policy suggests Hep B. Your thoughts would be welcome Regards Amanda ******** DISCLAIMER ******** The contents and any attachments of this electronic mail message are confidential and intended only for the named addressees. Dissemination, forwarding, publication or other use of the message or attachments by any unauthorised person is strictly prohibited. Unless stated to the contrary, any opinions expressed in this message are personal and may not be attributed to Grampian Country Food Group Limited or any Grampian Country Food Group company. Internet e-mails are not necessarily secure. Grampian Country Food Group does not accept responsibility for changes made to this message after it was sent. *********************************** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. Visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html for list archives "This transmission is strictly confidential and intended solely for the addressee. It may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you are not the intended addressee, you must not disclose, copy or take any action in reliance on this transmission. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify us as soon as possible." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. Visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html for list archives