Immunisation

More information coming

More information coming

More information coming

COVID-19 can still be a very serious illness. As you visit our towns in Western Queensland, there are some important ways you can protect yourself, others, and our healthcare system:

• Vaccinations: Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting very sick, so keep up to date with all the recommended vaccinations.
• Hygiene: Washing your hands as often as possible and keeping things clean will help protect you from germs.
• Physical distancing: The more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread.
• Stay Home: If you're sick, please stay home.

Together we can help slow the spread and protect our communities.

Outback COVID Safety Tips

• Be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations prior to travel.
• Bring a good supply of rapid antigen tests. Test if you have any symptoms and when moving in new regions.
• Avoid COVID-19 – to protect remote communities remember to practice hand washing and social distancing.
• Have a plan for what to do if you or travel partner(s) become COVID-19 positive.
• My Health Record records your medications and immunisations; ensure you know your login details.
• Call Healthdirect 1800 022 222 (24hr) for information about COVID-19.
• Health Summary – ask your doctor to provide a printed health summary and medication list (including name, dose and frequency for all medications) and to upload a copy to your MyHealthRecord
• Health Providers contact list – contact details for your GP, specialists, pharmacist, dentist etc.
• Implant details – include manufacturers information sheets for your implant/s.
• Advance care planning documents – printed and also uploaded to MyHealthRecord
• Medication– it is essential that you bring enough medication to last for your planned trip plus a few weeks more. Primary Health Centres in remote communities do not have onsite pharmacies and cannot supply your medication.
• Dressings – if you require ongoing wound care and use specific or prescribed dressings, bring enough to last your planned trip plus extra.

Outback Travel Tips

• Respect First Nations culture.
• Medications – bring a good supply of your essential medications and repeat prescriptions to cover your holiday.

• Pack a fully stocked first aid kit and download a first aid App (Red Cross, St John’s). In case of COVID-19, ensure to pack paracetamol, thermometer, electrolytes.
• Carry water in your vehicle – minimum 20 litres.
• Telstra SIM card – many phone services don’t work in the bush, so carry a Telstra SIM card.

• Emergency numbers – keep this card handy for key phone numbers and websites.

• Car kit for all essential car repair accessories.

• Download the Emergency Plus App to your mobile phone.
• Avoid driving during hours around dawn and dusk to minimise the chance of collisions with wildlife.
• Spare batteries - for all your devices.