Q Fever – Vaccination Register: access ceasing 30/06/2025

Q fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii, usually spreading to people from animals or infected surroundings. For most people, it can be a mild infection similar to the flu and be treated easily. However, for a few people, it can lead to serious health issues such as pneumonia and hepatitis (Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing 2025 - Q Fever). 

The Q Fever Register moved to the Australian Immunisation Register  in April 2024. To ensure comprehensive records continue to be maintained for the one-off vaccine, every time Q ever vaccine is administered to a patient, vaccination providers should report this, together with natural immunity information, directly to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). 

IMPORTANT: 

Individuals with an existing record in the Australian Q Fever Register prior to 15 April 2024 will only be able to access their information, including their Q Fever eStatement, until 30th June 2025. After this date, individuals will no longer be able to access their information. 

Individuals can access their Q Fever eStatement by either: 

• Logging onto the Q Fever Register website and downloading a copy; or
• Requesting a copy by contacting the Q Fever Register on 1300 733 837