A Young Person's Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease Journey - In Pictures

Feeling unwell with sore throat and painful swollen joints

See a GP or other healthcare provider
Admitted to hospital for tests if needed

Diagnosed with rheumatic fever

Receive information and education on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Engage with social support services - cultural worker, social worker, 'Healthy Homes'
Book dental check up

Have first bicillin injection

First outpatient appointment with the rheumatic fever specialist

Arrangements made for a bicillin injection every 21 or 28 days

Returning to things you enjoy - school, work, sports and exercise

Dental check ups every 6 months

Flu immunisation once a year

Follow up with rheumatic fever specialist every 1 to 3 years and follow up echocardiogram (if needed)

Rheumatic fever specialist says it's safe to stop having bicillin injections

Ongoing follow up care with cardiology and other services