COVID-19 information Easy Read list of words
An Easy Read guide that explains what the bold words about COVID-19 mean.
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Australian Immunisation Register (the Register)
The Register is a record of who has vaccinations in Australia.
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Booster dose
A booster dose is an extra dose of a COVID‑19 vaccine.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many people around the world.
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COVID-19 can spread:
- easily.
- quickly.
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Identity documents
Identity documents are documents that:
- show who you are.
- have your personal information on them.
We sometimes call them ‘I.D.’.
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Immunisation history statement
An immunisation history statement is a record of all the vaccinations you’ve had.
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myGov
myGov is a website where you can get your:
- tax information.
- medical information.
- other government services.
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Pandemic
A virus becomes a pandemic when it spreads quickly to lots of countries around the world.
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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.
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To get a PCR test, you will need to take your form to a clinic to get tested there.
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A health care worker does the PCR test for you.
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Physical distancing
Physical distancing is when you stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people.
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Proof
Proof shows that something is:
- true.
- real.
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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.
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You can buy rapid antigen tests at:
- pharmacies.
- supermarkets.
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Self-isolation
Self-isolation helps stop the spread of COVID‑19.
Self-isolation is when you:
- don't leave your house.
- don't see other people.
- don't have anyone visit your home.
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Side effect
A side effect is something that happens to some people after they take medicine.
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Swab
A swab is a long stick with cotton on the end.
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Symptoms
A symptom is a sign that you might be sick.
You might:
- see symptoms.
- feel symptoms.
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Vaccination
A vaccination is when you receive an injection of a vaccine.
This is done with a needle.
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Vaccine
A vaccine is medicine that:
- helps people fight a virus if they come in contact with it.
- can stop people from getting very sick from the virus.
- can stop you from passing the virus to someone else.
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Virus
A virus is an illness or disease that can spread easily from one person to another person.
