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Louise C Ivers1, Edward T Ryan

  • 1Tropical and Geographic Medicine Center, Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Jackson 504, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Clinics in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|March 27, 2004
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Expatriates face higher infectious disease risks abroad. Pre-deployment and ongoing immunizations are crucial for employee health and productivity, benefiting the wider community.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Prevention

Background:

  • Expatriate employees and their dependents often work and live in areas with a high prevalence of infectious diseases.
  • Long-term deployment in challenging global environments increases exposure risks.
  • Existing health protocols may not adequately address the unique infectious disease threats faced by expatriates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increased risk of infectious diseases among expatriate populations.
  • To emphasize the importance of targeted immunization strategies for expatriates.
  • To advocate for comprehensive immunization programs for both expatriates and in-country nationals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of health risks associated with expatriate assignments.

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  • Analysis of the impact of infectious diseases on workforce productivity.
  • Evaluation of the benefits of pre-deployment and ongoing immunization programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Expatriates and their families are at a significantly elevated risk for various infectious diseases.
    • Immunization before deployment and booster programs can effectively mitigate these risks.
    • Implementing basic immunization programs for in-country nationals also yields substantial public health benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted and consistent immunization is essential for protecting expatriate health and maintaining workforce productivity.
    • Comprehensive immunization strategies should extend to in-country national populations to promote overall community health.
    • Investment in expatriate immunization programs is critical for global health security and economic stability.