How to calculate the ROI for a hep A vaccination program amongst foodservice workers.

Vaccination of the foodservice workforce eliminates only 1% of foodborne illness but an estimated 15% of legal cases. The payback of the vaccination program is not only in avoiding litigation when an outbreak occurs but also in the costs of the gamma globulin shots for the exposed customer base. Clark County, Las Vegas, continues expanding its very successful Food Worker permit process which includes hep A vaccination.