It is strongly recommended that the following people involved in contact or collision sports be informed of this policy and adopt its recommendations:

• team physicians
• other sports medicine staff
• coaches
• referees
• team managers
• administrators
• players and their parents

For health care professionals, information on Hepatitus B vaccination accompanies this policy document or may be obtained by contacting the Sports Medicine Australia National or State Offices or local GP.

Download "Infectious Disease Policy" (PDF Document)

See also Blood Rules OK for specific advice on preventing the spread of infectious disease.