Vaccine preventable diseases evidence
We have information below about the types of evidence we accept for vaccine preventable diseases.
You can talk to your hiring manager or placement coordinator if you're:
- not sure how to provide your evidence
- not able to meet the vaccination requirements for some reason.
If you're a student, you should should talk to your education provider.
Documenting your evidence
Use the following forms to document your evidence. You may only need to use one, depending on the requirements and documents you have.
VPD evidence certification form [PDF 83 KB] - ask your medical practitioner, registered nurse, or occupational health provider to fill in this form on your behalf.
VPD evidence form [PDF 103 KB] - use this form if you already have copies of acceptable forms of evidence. You must attach copies of the documents listed in the table below.
For more information on VPD evidence requirements, refer to the below appendices from the Vaccination of healthcare workers guideline [PDF 759.34 KB]:
- Appendix 1 - Short risk categorisation of workers [PDF 51 KB]
- Appendix 3 - Acceptable VPD evidence [PDF 96 KB]
- Appendix 4 - Minimum vaccination requirements prior to commencement [PDF 24 KB]
Types of evidence
The following table shows types of evidence we accept for the 6 main vaccine preventable diseases.
You need to provide one of the acceptable types of evidence for each disease.
| Acceptable type of evidence | Hepatitis B | Measles, Mumps, Rubella | Varicella | Pertussis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccine record book with details of vaccine given (might be a partial course) and clinic attended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Serology (Pathology testing results showing a record of immunity) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Letter from medical practitioner or vaccine service provider with vaccine details | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Letter from medical practitioner or vaccine service provider with non-susceptibility details | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| VPD evidence certification form (completed by your treating medical practitioner, registered nurse, or occupational health provider) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Born before 1966 (in Australia) | No | Yes | No | No |
Healthcare workers vaccination guideline
Our vaccination guide details the requirements and test results you'll need to included in your evidence.
Appendix 1 includes:
- the specific vaccination requirements you should find in your vaccine record book
- the pathology test results you need to show for each disease.
Appendix 2 has information about the:
- transmission, incubation, symptoms and consequences for each of the VPDs
- corresponding vaccines and their possible side effects.
Read the Queensland Health’s Guideline for the vaccination of healthcare workers [PDF 759.34 KB].
More information
- The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th Edition
- National Safety and Quality Health Service standards
- Australian guidelines for the prevention and control of infection in healthcare
Contact
If you'd like more information or have any questions, you can contact:
- your local recruitment team
- the recruiting manager listed the role description.