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- Rabies
Rabies is a highly fatal disease that affects the central nervous system.
- Australian bat lyssavirus infection
The simplest form of prevention for lyssavirus is to avoid close contact with bats.
- Hendra virus
The best defence against Hendra virus is to avoid contact with an infected horse.
- Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a disease spread from animals to humans, caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira.
- Travel immunisation
If you are travelling overseas, check with your doctor well in advance to find out what immunisations you need.
- Psittacosis - parrot fever
People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.
- Q fever
Q fever is caused by a micro-organism that can be carried by cattle, sheep and goats.
- Immunisations for work
Some jobs have a higher risk of exposure to infectious diseases, so if your job is one of these, it’s a good idea to check your immunisation status.
- Tapeworms and hydatid disease
It's important for your own health to control tapeworm infection in your dog.
- Pets – safe handling of reptiles and tropical fish
People in contact with tropical fish and reptiles such as turtles, lizards and snakes may be at risk of infections and illness due to germs (such as bacteria, viruses and parasites) carried on the animals.