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The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th Edition 2013

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3.3.11 Vaccination of persons who inject drugs<br />

Persons who inject drugs are at risk of acquiring hepatitis A and hepatitis B,<br />

and should be vaccinated against these infections (see 4.4 Hepatitis A and<br />

4.5 Hepatitis B). In addition, persons who inject drugs should be up to date<br />

with routinely recommended vaccines for adults, such as dT-containing and<br />

MMR vaccines. (See also Table 2.1.12 in 2.1.5 Catch-up.)<br />

3.3.12 Vaccination of sex industry workers<br />

Sex industry workers are at risk of acquiring hepatitis A and hepatitis B,<br />

and should be vaccinated against these infections (see 4.4 Hepatitis A and<br />

4.5 Hepatitis B). Human papillomavirus vaccine may also be indicated<br />

(see 4.6 Human papillomavirus). In addition, sex industry workers should be<br />

up to date with routinely recommended vaccines for adults, such as dTcontaining<br />

and MMR vaccines. (See also Table 2.1.12 in 2.1.5 Catch-up.)<br />

References<br />

A full reference list is available on the electronic <strong>Handbook</strong> or website<br />

www.immunise.health.gov.au<br />

PART 3 VACCINATION FOR SPECIAL RISK GROUPS 175<br />

3.3 GROUPS WITH SPECIAL<br />

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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