colds and flu
Hidden heart risk of colds and flu
More Australians are beginning to understand why the flu is dangerous – but few are aware of its link to heart attack Dr Lorcan Ruane, Resident Medical Officer at the …
Push vaccination and hygiene, not OTCs: expert
There’s “not a lot” of evidence for most cold remedies or a role for vitamins and supplements in fighting colds and flu, an expert says Professor Robert Booy, who is …
A cure for the common cold?
A drug compound being developed in Australia to combat the common cold virus and associated airway infections is set to be fast-tracked The molecule is being pushed for clinical trialling …
Clinical tips: influenza
Vaccination gives pharmacists more ability to educate consumers about the flu, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The flu season is well and truly here. Pharmacy vaccination services are increasingly being utilised across …
Steroids for sore throat?
Researchers have looked into whether corticosteroids are effective at reducing this painful symptom A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that a …
Victorian pharmacist flu jabs launched
Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy visited Priceline Pharmacy in Williamstown to encourage Victorians to get vaccinated Ms Hennessy highlighted the Victorian Government’s education initiative which saw more than 500 pharmacists …
The week in review
Flu vaccination rolled out, pregnancy tests recalled… We take a look back at the week in pharmacy This week, there was good news for pharmacists who have been providing vaccination …
DDS supports kids with flu jabs
Discount Drug Stores is encouraging consumers to get their flu jabs and help protect children at the same time The banner group is supporting the health of impoverished children in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Factors associated with efficacy of an ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine combination drug in pharmacy customers with common cold symptoms The aim of this study …
New vitamin D indication suggested – and challenged
A new study claims vitamin D supplementation is indicated in reducing respiratory tract infections, but the authors of an accompanying editorial are not so sure The paper, Vitamin D supplementation …
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies Edward Bell, Drake University The common cold season is here, and if you have children, you will likely …
2017 flu vaccine strains announced
The flu viruses to be included in the 2017 Australian vaccine have now been announced. The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee with the TGA in Canberra to recommend influenza viruses to …