COVID-19 information Easy Read list of words
An Easy Read guide that explains what the bold words about COVID-19 mean.
Australian Immunisation Register (the Register)
The Register is a record of who has vaccinations in Australia.
Booster dose
A booster dose is an extra dose of a COVID‑19 vaccine.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many people around the world.
COVID-19 can spread:
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easily
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quickly.
Identity documents
Identity documents are documents that:
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show who you are
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have your personal information on them.
We sometimes call them ‘I.D.’.
Immunisation history statement
An immunisation history statement is a record of all the vaccinations you’ve had.
myGov
myGov is a website where you can get your:
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tax information
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medical information
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other government services.
Pandemic
A virus becomes a pandemic when it spreads quickly to lots of countries around the world.
PCR test
A PCR test is a way to check if you have COVID-19.
You need a form from your doctor to get a PCR test.

To get a PCR test, you will need to take your form to a clinic to get tested there.

A health care worker does the PCR test for you.
Physical distancing
Physical distancing is when you stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people.
Proof
Proof shows that something is:
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true
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real.
Rapid antigen test
A rapid antigen test is a fast way to check if you have COVID-19.
You can do a rapid antigen test at home.
You can buy rapid antigen tests at:
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pharmacies
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supermarkets.
Self-isolation
Self-isolation helps stop the spread of COVID‑19.
Self-isolation is when you:
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don't leave your house
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don't see other people
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don't have anyone visit your home.
Side effect
A side effect is something that happens to some people after they take medicine.
Swab
A swab is a long stick with cotton on the end.
Symptoms
A symptom is a sign that you might be sick.
You might:
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see symptoms
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feel symptoms.
Vaccination
A vaccination is when you receive an injection of a vaccine.
This is done with a needle.
Vaccine
A vaccine is medicine that:
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helps people fight a virus if they come in contact with it
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can stop people from getting very sick from the virus
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can stop you from passing the virus to someone else.
Virus
A virus is an illness or disease that can spread easily from one person to another person