Occupational exposure to metal fumes significantly increases the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), especially among welders.
This one-pager highlights the heightened risks faced by workers in this field and provides actionable recommendations for employers to help prevent serious illness through vaccination. It includes an employer action plan and outlines key steps to support workplace safety and employee health.
View the one-pager below for key facts, an employer action plan, and vaccination recommendations to help protect welders from IPD.