influenza
‘The virus doesn’t stop because we’re tired of rolling up our sleeve.’
Alarming new statistics show low interest in this year’s flu jab, as a leading pharmacist warns against “vaccine fatigue” New research commissioned by the Immunisation Coalition has revealed that only …
The week in review
A host of pharmacy stars were shining this week, as we also took a look at remuneration and how pharmacists vaccinate against flu We looked at how the average salary …
Flu warning for Queensland
Pharmacists worry that increased access to flu jabs for Queensland children may be only temporary The PSA Queensland Branch has welcomed increased access to the influenza vaccine for Queensland children, …
Pharmacy jabs: the near future
Bivalent COVID boosters, a combined COVID and flu shot, and primary care taking on the entire vaccination framework – how could the near future look for jabs in Australia? With …
Tassie gets the NIP
The Tasmanian Government has announced that NIP-funded flu jabs will be available through community pharmacy The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Tasmanian Branch says it welcomes the state Government’s announcement that …
TWC celebrates million COVID-19 vaccinations
TerryWhite Chemmart is again celebrating with a major vaccination milestone – delivering more than one million COVID-19 vaccinations to Australians TerryWhite Chemmart cited latest AIR data which says it is …
The week in review
Polypharmacy, the duration of scripts and women in pharmacy were all issues that came to the fore this week We kicked off the week with International Women’s Day, and the …
Flu forecast for 2022
Australia must brace for a potential resurgence of flu this year, as pharmacists ask to be able to vaccinate more people… plus this year’s strains Leading pharmacists have called for …
Flu rebound season likely
Vaccinators have been asked not to forget that other contagious and potentially deadly respiratory illness: it’s time to order flu jabs The Immunisation Coalition is urging healthcare providers, including pharmacists, …
Is pharmacy a vaccination barrier?
Study reveals GPs’ concerns over pharmacists’ participation in influenza vaccinations Pharmacist involvement is perceived by GPs to be a barrier to the effective delivery of influenza vaccination to high-risk adults …
A flu season with a difference
What impact is the COVID-19 vaccine rollout having on the uptake of the flu shot and how can pharmacists promote the importance of the influenza vaccine? According to the Australian …
The week in review
All eyes turned to the Gold Coast this week as the Guild hosts APP2021, in a bumper week for pharmacy news We heard the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout …