Rules for vaccination of staff

Head of units, research group leaders or immediate supervisors are responsible for ensuring that their employees are informed and offered vaccination depending on their work needs.

  • Diary number: 1-506/2022
  • Dnr preg. version: 2-1840/2013
  • Decision date:
  • Validity period: Until further notice
  • Decision: President
  • Document type: Rules
  • Handled by department/unit: Säkerhetsenheten
  • Preparation with: KI's Biosafety Committee and the Work Environment Committee
  • Revision with respect to: Revised national vaccination recommendation

Summary of the rules

When working with specific microorganisms or toxins for which protective vaccines are available, vaccination shall be offered after a risk assessment and medical consultation, in accordance with the provisions and general recommendations from the Swedish Work Environment Authority. KI employees shall receive information on available and recommended vaccines for them when working at KI. The rules also apply to people in the labs who are not employed by  KI and during travels. 

Rules in full