infectious diseases
Australia rubella-free
Rubella has been officially eradicated in Australia, the World Health Organization has announced “The elimination of rubella is a great day for public health in Australia and sends a powerful …
More pharmacist vaccination needed—for adults
An immunisation expert has rejected a Guild call for pharmacists to vaccinate adolescents against whooping cough But for adults, pharmacists could be doing much more across the country, says Professor …
GP warns of ‘McPharmacy’ vaccination model
A frequent critic of profession says expanded pharmacist vaccination is just an opportunity for pharmacies to sell complementary medicines Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee …
AMA vaccination attitude ‘infuriating’
Leading pharmacists have expressed disappointment at doctors’ reaction to the announcement of expanded pharmacist vaccination in Victoria And stakeholders in NSW remain disappointed at the lack of similar announcements in …
Two-thirds of Aussies want more pharmacist vaccines
Victoria has announced vaccination reforms which will see pharmacists able to administer vaccines to 16-year-olds The announcement comes as new PSA research reveals that almost two-thirds of Australians believe …
Flu jabs no place for turf war: Guild
Not all doctor stakeholders share the belief that pharmacist vaccination may put patients at risk, says the Guild’s David Quilty Writing in this week’s edition of Pharmacy Guild newsletter Forefront, …
World news wrapup: 29 March 2018
Canadian pharmacist trashes his shop on eviction; new NZ code of ethics ignored; jail for failing to report TB Belle River, Ontario: A pharmacist who was being evicted from his …
Measles alert for Victoria
Three pharmacies are listed among locations visited this month by a number of people with confirmed cases of measles On Wednesday 7 March, a man travelling on flight D7214 from …
Childhood vaccination rates rising
Childhood immunisation rates are higher than ever – but it’s no cause for complacency New data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that nationally, more …
Compulsory vaccination for NSW hospital health workers
Pharmacy groups have backed the announcement of compulsory vaccination for health workers who treat vulnerable patients This week NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard, unveiling the State Government’s flu strategy, said …
Docs ‘tearing out hair’ over vaccine refusal
New data shows that Australia’s childhood vaccination rates are slipping The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth has released its 2018 Report Card: the wellbeing of young Australians, which …
Vic takes action on anti-vax ‘rogue doctors’
Victoria has passed legislation which means doctors will no longer be able to make false statements about a child’s ability to be immunised The Andrews Labor Government says it is …