Australian drought triggers disease alert 

1 August 2019

NSW Health has warned of the increased risk of contracting Q fever in rural regions ‘as drought and high winds may increase the risk of the disease spreading’. Precautions include vaccination for people working with livestock and also for those aged 15 years and above with risk of exposure through ‘inhaling dust particles contaminated by infected animal secretions’. The department’s website lists other measures that are advised for the prevention of infection. Read more.

Affected Regions

Oceania

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