Communicable Diseases
The three infectious diseases most likely to be caught through
contact with animals in Queensland are:
- Q fever
- Brucellosis
- Leptospirosis
More information can be found on these diseases at the following
site.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/
wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/
Communicable
+Diseases+Information-2
There are a number of vaccines which help protect health.
These days not only children but adults are included in routine
vaccination schedules. There are two vaccines of particular
relevance to rural life. These are:
- Q fever vaccine
- Tetanus vaccine
All those who have regular contact with livestock should
be vaccinated against Q fever, (this not only includes cattle
etc but also recreational and professional shooters of Feral
Pigs and Kangaroo’s). |
Immunisation
As of the 2003 immunisation schedule, a booster at 50 years
of age is needed for Tetanus, assuming that full vaccination
has been maintained up to 15 years of age. However, a booster
is needed after five years if you have a dirty cut, and after
10 years if you have a clean cut.
All Immunisation Schedules –
Child & Adult
For information on all immunisation regimes (Child &
Adult) please go to the hyperlink below.
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/
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