Q Fever Vaccination Checklist
1. Check - Check if a patient seeking vaccination has already been vaccinated
- Ask them to call the Australian Q Fever Register on 1300 733 837 (1300QFEVER)
2. Test - Test for previous exposure or vaccination
- Skin test
- Blood test
3. Vaccinate - If both tests are negative, vaccinate
4. Register - Record the test results and vaccination (if given) on the Q Fever Register (http://www.qfever.org)
The Australian Q Fever Register
· The register provides a permanent record of a person’s Q Fever immune and vaccination status
· This avoids
o The costs of unnecessary re-testing
o The risk of repeated vaccination
· The register issues a credit-card style Q Fever card as proof of vaccination or immune status. This simplifies employment in high-risk industries.
· Individuals can check their status (if they have lost their card) by calling the register on 1300 733 837 (1300QFEVER)
· To submit data to the Register, medical practices need to be issued with a password. Go to http://www.qfever.org for information about getting your password.
· Individuals have the right to refuse to have their immune status recorded on the register so ensure that you get a signed consent form.
For more information, go to http://www.qfever.org
Information for patients
As consent is required to submit patients’ data, the following information may be useful. More comprehensive information is included on the patient consent form (available on the register web site).
Why register?
Submitting your details to the Australian Q Fever Register means:
· You’ll get a Q Fever card
o This is your proof for employers that you are immune to the disease
· No risk of being revaccinated
o Vaccinating somebody twice may cause serious side effects
· No wasted time or money being re-tested
o If you lose your card or forget, you can check your status with the Register
· No chasing paperwork
o Your information is permanently stored on the web site
The Australian Q Fever Register
· Saves time
· Saves money
· Keeps you safe