The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and their partners have many resources on how to keep health care workers safe during this time of vaccine administration. There is information on how to reduce sharps injuries and what to do if you have a sharps injury:
CDC/NIOSH Resources
- Ensuring the Proper PPE when Administering COVID-19 Vaccine
- Preparing Your Practice for COVID-19 Vaccination
- Preventing Needlesticks in Health Care Settings (Also Available in Spanish)
- Preventing Needlesticks and Sharps Injuries
- Stop Sticks Campaign
- What Every Worker Should Know: How to Protect Yourself from Needlestick Injuries
OSHA Resources