influenza
A blitz on viruses
Pharmacy supplied oral antivirals a focus of government’s new campaign to boost COVID and influenza prevention, as uptake lags The Australian Government today launched an $11 million six-week campaign to …
Pharmacists may struggle with flu jab supply, one owner warns
Over 112k free flu vaccine bookings have been made in Queensland since the shots became free—but one jurisdiction has gone its own way on free jabs On Tuesday, the Pharmacy …
Free flu jabs: Pharmacists could do more
Tasmania has moved to offer free flu vaccines through pharmacies and GPs, but one stakeholder says state decisions are a “band-aid” approach Tasmanian Premier and Minister for Heath Jeremy Rockliff …
States line up for free flu jabs
But while the announcements have been welcomed by the pharmacy sector, a national solution is needed, one stakeholder warns NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia have all followed in …
The week in review
A new Government and warnings of a terrible flu season… it’s been an interesting week Over the weekend, Australia ousted the Morrison Coalition Government and voted in Labor, led by …
NSW lowers flu jab age
But the Pharmacy Guild warns that reports of fluctuating prices will be “going straight to the ACCC” The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s NSW Branch has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement …
‘Droves’ coming for free flu jabs
Around 25,000 Queenslanders have hit up pharmacies for free jabs in only four days, as the warnings continue to the public of a severe season The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, …
Guild turns to TV to warn on flu
The importance of getting a flu shot this season is being emphasised through the Guild’s television advertising campaign The campaign goes to air nationally from Friday, May 27. The advertisements …
Flu jab announcement came as a surprise
Pharmacists’ workload has increased with the further widening of vaccination in store – but no extra pay A spokesperson for the Queensland branch of the Pharmacy Guild has told the …
COVID jabs expanded
Eligibility for a winter COVID-19 booster is being expanded in a move welcomed by pharmacy, as the Guild talks free flu jabs beyond Queensland Acting Health Minister Katy Gallagher has …
Free flu jabs as A strain rises
An influenza A outbreak in Queensland has sparked a state government decision to make flu jabs free In a joint statement, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath and state premier Annastacia …
More jabs for Vic pharmacists
The pharmacy sector has welcomed the announcement that it can provide flu vaccination services to younger kids With the flu on the rise for the first time in three years, …