Who is responsible for paying for the hepatitis vaccination series?

The responsibility for paying for the hepatitis vaccination series falls on the employer. This is based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, which require employers to provide certain vaccinations to their employees who are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B, due to their occupational duties.

Employers must offer the hepatitis B vaccination series to employees who are likely to be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials at no cost to the employee. This is part of the employers' obligation to ensure a safe work environment and to comply with federal regulations governing workplace health and safety. By covering the vaccination costs, employers can help mitigate the risk of occupational exposure to serious health threats like hepatitis B, ensuring the well-being of their workforce while also benefiting from a more productive work environment with lower healthcare costs attributed to potential infections.