Hot weather comes with Q fever risk

Lewis Nancekivell

HEALTH officials are encouraging people to vaccinate against Q fever as the bacterial infection becomes more prevalent with warmer weather. Far West Local Health District health protection manager Priscilla Stanley said those who work with or near animals significantly increase the likelihood of contracting the disease. “Q fever is a serious bacterial infection caused by […]

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