- 28 Jul 2021 17:03
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The Australian Government requires vaccination against influenza for employees working in residential aged care facilities (RACF).
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employmen ... placements
Flu vaccinations
The annual influenza (flu) vaccine for 2020 is now available. It is most important this
year with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Cases of the flu can increase the burden
on the health system.
While the flu vaccine cannot protect against COVID-19, you can become ill with the
flu and COVID-19 together. This may cause severe outcomes, including
hospitalisation.
Will all visitors need to be vaccinated?
Yes. Entry to residential aged care facilities is restricted to people who have had a
current flu vaccination. This applies to:
staff
visitors
health practitioners
volunteers, and
other people entering the facility (e.g. cleaners, tradesman, gardeners and
maintenance staff).
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default ... lities.pdf