Essential services providers are recommended to receive influenza vaccine every year

People who provide essential community services are recommended to receive annual influenza vaccine.

Influenza infections can place considerable pressure on both public and private healthcare services. Vaccinating people who provide essential services can minimise disruption of services during influenza outbreaks. Studies have shown that influenza immunisation can reduce the number of days absent from work due to respiratory illness.^48-50

See Recommended vaccines for people at increased risk of certain occupationally acquired vaccine-preventable diseases in Vaccination for people at occupational risk.