General Vaccines – Medical Student must know
-
Influenza Vaccine (“Annual Shield”)
Why it matters: Protects students, patients, and hospital staff during flu seasons
Awareness gap: Often missed or delayed during clinical postings -
Hepatitis B Vaccine (“Silent Liver Defender”)
Why it matters: Bloodborne exposure risk is high for medical students
Key point: Ensure full 3-dose series + post-vaccination titer check -
Tdap Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Why it matters: Needed every 10 years; prevents nosocomial transmission of pertussis
Awareness gap: Many students forget the adult booster timeline -
COVID-19 Vaccine (and Boosters)
Why it matters: High exposure risk in hospitals; evolving guidelines
Key point: Stay updated with booster recommendations -
Varicella Vaccine
Why it matters: Required if no history of chickenpox or immunity
Key point: Prevents transmission to immunocompromised patients -
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
Why it matters: Outbreaks still occur; healthcare workers must be immune
Key point: Check serology if unsure of vaccination status -
HPV Vaccine
Why it matters: Prevents multiple cancers
Key point: Can be taken up to age 45; often underutilized among male students -
Meningococcal Vaccine
Why it matters: Risk in hostel life or medical campuses
Key point: Not routine, but important in outbreak-prone settings
Suggested Awareness Activities:
Vaccination status check-up camps in medical colleges Posters and peer-education campaigns Integration into preventive medicine or public health modules Expert talks on occupational safety and vaccination
Would you like this turned into a one-page awareness poster or a presentation slide?
