vaccination
Why Australians vaccinate against flu
Immunisation against flu in Australia is “suboptimal” – but examining motivations to be vaccinated could help develop strategies, researchers say Social science researchers from the National Vaccination Insights project have …
Think pertussis, vaccinate, and vaccinate again: expert
With whooping cough cases surging in Australia – and likely to continue growing over the next month or two – pharmacists have a vital role to play, one expert says …
Government seeks deal for RSV vaccine
NIP-funded RSV vaccine for women in late-stage pregnancy on the horizon Talks between the government and Pfizer to deliver a National Immunisation Program (NIP) funded respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine …
‘We cannot risk further delays’
Federal Government accused of “failing to commit” to a national RSV immunisation program after rejections to fund two vaccines, and protracted negotiations over a third The PBAC has rejected funding …
Shingles vaccination reaches new high
New data from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance shows the widened availability of Shingrix has had a significant impact on jab rates The NCIRS notes that on …
World news wrapup: 15 August 2024
Riots in England forced pharmacies to cut opening hours last week to protect staff, while stores in South Africa are still waiting on the government to pay them for vaccination …
Too-cold fridge prompts email to patients
A pharmacy has emailed some of its patients, advising that a flu vaccine it provided them was stored at the wrong temperature The Townsville Bulletin reports that Daniel Jeffery, manager/pharmacist …
Tassie joins pharmacist-led RSV jab revolution
A leading pharmacist has again called for vaccine harmonisation following the Tasmanian decision Tasmania has become Australia’s fifth jurisdiction to allow pharmacist-led respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, following a change to …
More patients choosing pharmacy for flu jab: Owen
Queenslanders were continuing to choose community pharmacies when it comes to accessing influenza vaccines, says one leading pharmacist Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch president, Chris Owen, has said in …
‘Grim’ aged care vaccination rates revealed
In eight Western Australian aged care homes, only one in 10 residents have been vaccinated for Covid in the past year, expert warns A new report by the Grattan Institute …
GP jab report suggests more data, support for pharmacists
Pharmacists should get more data and support to improve vaccination rates, particularly for older patients, a new report states A new report, “Patchy protection: How to boost GP’s patient vaccination …
Shingrix demand may have reached its peak
Initial demand for the Shingrix vaccine has been “much higher” than the Department of Health and Aged Care has seen for other jabs on the NIP an official says More …