What Is Q Fever?
10. Prevention
An Australian vaccine manufacturing company has developed a whole-cell inactivated vaccine for Q fever. It is an intradermal vaccination consisting of killed C. burnetii organisms. Tests should be performed to identify preexisting immunity as vaccination of individuals with an immunity can lead to a severe local reaction.
Vaccination results in many years of protective immunity. Australia also introduced a national Q fever vaccination program in 2001 for those who have occupations that put them at risk of the disease. Some have also recommended that vaccination of animals may help with control of the disease. There are several studies that reported vaccination on farms may help prevent issues in the animals such as abortion, metritis, silent estrus, and more.
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