Other Immunisations

Anyone requiring Q Fever screening/vaccination can make an appointment with Dr Jason Heise or Dr Murray Schofield at the Flynns Beach Medical Medical Centre.

Recommendations for Q Fever are people > 15 years of age who are at risk of infections including:

• Abattoir workers

• Farmers

• Stockyard workers

• Shearers

• Animal transporters

• Veterinarians

• Veterinary nurses

• Veterinary students

• Professional dog and cat breeders

• Agricultural college staff and students

• Wildlife and zoo workers who work with high-risk animals

• Animal refuge workers

• Laboratory workers who handle veterinary specimens

• Any other person exposed to high-risk animals, particularly cattle, camels, sheep, goats and kangaroo/including their products of conception such as placental tissue/birth fluids

People are recommended to have both serological and skin tests before Q Fever vaccination. Information on Q Fever can be found at www.qfeverfacts.com.au