COVID and Respiratory infections Information for Patients

All information provided here is done so in good faith and is believed to be correct and accurate at the time of publication. Every reasonable effort is made to update this page as new or updated information becomes available. 

Call the Healthdirect Australia helpline on 1800 022 222 if you think you have the symptoms of COVID-19.

Respiratory viruses - general patient information

(Click on the 'Respiratory viruses - general patient information' button above for information on how to manage Respiratory infections (including COVID, flu) in patients with rheumatic diseases.)

COVID Vaccination Information

(Click on the COVID Vaccination Information button above for updated COVID information for patients)

• Australian 2-page clinician guide for the use of immunomodulatory drugs in AIRD at the time of COVID-19 vaccination
• An Australian Living Guideline for the Pharmacological Management of Inflammatory Arthritis
• COVID–19 Global Rheumatology Alliance
• Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)
• Australian Government Department of Health
• Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration