Q Fever Vaccinations at CBD Doctors Melbourne

How is Q Fever spread?

Usually, Q fever is an occupational disease of meat workers, farmers and veterinarians.

The Q fever bacterium passes into milk, urine, faeces and birth products of infected animals.  Q fever pathogens are resistant to heat, drying and common disinfectants allowing them to survive for long periods in the environment.

Infection of humans usually occurs by inhalation of contaminated air particles.  Contaminated clothing, wool, hides or straw may also be a source of infection. Spreading of the disease from person-to-person is extremely unlikely.

What we offer

A Q fever vaccine is available in Australia and is 83% to 100% effective in preventing the disease. Prior to immunisation, a blood and a skin test is performed to see if the individual has previously been exposed to Q Fever (either naturally or by previous vaccination)  as vaccinating those already exposed to Q fever can result in severe reactions.

CBD Doctors Melbourne provides Q fever blood and skin tests. Provided the patient has not been previously exposed to Q fever, a follow up appointment is made a week later in order to administer the Q fever vaccine.  Your doctor at CBD Doctors Melbourne will then upload your immunisation status to the Australian Q Fever registry.

The Q fever vaccine can only be given to individuals 15 years of age and over.

You will required a skin test and a doctors appointment. Exactly 7 days pending your blood and skin test results. You will receive the vaccination.

Please note total cost for 2 appointments, skin test and vaccination is $490. In the event you don’t have medicare your blood tests will cost extra – the invoice will be from Australia Clinical Laboratory. 

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