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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …