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Q fever is an infectious disease that can cause severe illness in some people .
• People usually get Q fever from farm animals ( cattle , sheep and goats ). Other animals may also be infected including wildlife and even dogs and cats .
• People who work with or near animals are most at risk of getting Q fever , and particularly people working at animal processing plants or working with animals around birthing time .
• Everyone at risk should have a test to see if they are protected from the disease
Testing and vaccination People at risk of Q Fever should consider vaccination . Before vaccination , people must have skin and blood tests to check if they have been previously exposed to Q Fever . Testing requires two visits to a health provider about one week apart . People who test positive are immune and don ’ t receive the vaccine . People who test negative can be safely vaccinated .