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Rabies is not found in Australian land animals, but exposure can occur overseas. Learn about symptoms, vaccination and what to do after an animal bite or scratch.

The simplest form of prevention for lyssavirus is to avoid close contact with bats.

The best defence against Hendra virus is to avoid contact with an infected horse.

If you are travelling overseas, check with your doctor well in advance to find out what immunisations you need.

Leptospirosis is a disease spread from animals to humans, caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira.

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.

People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.

Nipah virus is carried by infected fruit bats and can spread to other animals, such as pigs and horses, and people to cause disease. Nipah virus infection is rare but can lead to serious illness and death.

It's important for your own health to control tapeworm infection in your dog.

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.