influenza vaccination
Misinformation, out-of-pocket costs driving low uptake
Most Australians want national targets to help increase “woeful” adult vaccination rates, survey finds Adult vaccination targets and awareness campaigns could help increase vaccination rates across the country, according to …
‘Safe and professional’: pharmacist flu vax boosts uptake
High rates of satisfaction and increase in vaccination rates from pharmacy-based flu vax, study finds Community pharmacists across the world have contributed to an increased uptake of immunisations by the …
Fostering a healthy community: flu vaccines and advice
As established advocates and administrators of vaccination, pharmacists play a vital role in promoting and supporting flu vaccination uptake. By Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Influenza is an acute viral infection …
State launches free flu vax program
Western Australians are being warned against underestimating the threat influenza poses, as the state launches a free vaccination campaign Free flu shots will be made available to all Western Australians …
Pharmacy key to boosting kids flu vaccination rates
NCIRS director hails pharmacy as a solution to boosting influenza vaccination uptake among school-aged children Community pharmacies need to be promoted as destinations where children aged five years and older …
Helping in the fight against flu
Pharmacists can help their customers by addressing common flu and vaccine-related questions and assisting with symptomatic relief when flu strikes Early predictions for the flu season can be difficult, as …
Nationally consistent free flu jab campaign required: Guild
Premiers and chief ministers are being urged to take steps to boost the uptake of influenza vaccinations amid surging case numbers Inconsistent approaches to funding flu vaccinations from state and …
PSA welcomes Qld Govt’s sudden no cost ‘flu vaccine announcement
State-wide vaccines for all-comers from 22 July on back of huge influenza B outbreak The Queensland Government’s announcement of state-wide, no-cost influenza vaccinations for everyone in the state from Saturday, …
Influenza in older adults and higher-immunogenicity influenza vaccines
As trusted healthcare professionals, pharmacists are well-placed to provide education and improve health literacy around influenza vaccination, ensuring each patient receives specific and personalised advice and is comfortable with their …
Flu vax extensions spreading
More states fall into line and extend free influenza vaccination programs amid concerns over slow uptake New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia have followed Victoria’s recent announcement and also …
‘A step in the right direction.’
Pharmacy groups welcome expansion of WA’s vaccination program, but doctor’s groups conversely warn the move “is a step in the wrong direction” PSA’s WA Branch has welcomed the expansion of …
How hospital pharmacists can help prevent flu deaths
Pharmacist charting is effective in increasing rates of influenza vaccination among hospitalised patients, according to new Australian research In a study conducted at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, a pharmacist and …