vaccination
Improve access to flu jabs: Guild
The AMA’s president has told Australians that there is “no need to pay for an inappropriate vaccine” for over-65s who want to be immunised against the flu Stakeholder groups are …
More stock, but it ‘won’t be instantaneous’
The Federal Government has announced that it has secured three million additional doses of flu vaccine, in a move welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild Health Minister Greg Hunt said in …
‘It is in their interest to sell as much as they can.’
Doctors have attacked pharmacy over new powers for Queensland pharmacists, claiming they are “cloaked as emergency COVID-19 measures” Over the long weekend, the Queensland Government announced new measures for pharmacists …
‘We can all be part of the solution.’
Doctor groups have expressed alarm at a drop-off in consultations, while pharmacists are providing the in-person component of services such as vaccination With the rapid growth in the use of …
Expanded powers
The ACT Government has moved to expand pharmacist vaccination in the Territory The Pharmacy Guild of Australia ACT Branch has welcomed confirmation that the ACT Government will lower the age …
Clinical tips: Vaccination in pharmacy in times of COVID-19
The value, convenience and accessibility of pharmacists as immunisers is more evident than ever in the times of COVID-19, write Chris Campbell, Dr Esther Lau and Prof Lisa Nissen The …
Outreach for pharmacy vaccination
Victorian pharmacists can now administer vaccinations outside their normal location, says the state Health Minister While the state fights to slow the spread of coronavirus, Victorians need to protect themselves …
Aussies wary of double infection
Most Australians want to be vaccinated against flu this year to prevent a double infection with COVID-19 New data from the Immunisation Coalition’s annual survey shows that 62% of Australians …
‘Team effort’ needed for flu jabs this year
Doctors are urging patients to have their flu vaccines earlier than usual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners said on Tuesday that …
The week in review
Another week into the COVID-19 pandemic, and as restrictions tighten on socialising and service provision, it’s been another huge week in pharmacy There’s been a flurry of change to legislation, …
Flu vax surveillance includes pharmacists for first time
A new pilot program aims to monitor the effects of influenza vaccines administered by pharmacists this flu season – and could potentially roll out to a coronavirus vaccine The new …
Protect the most vulnerable: Murphy
Australia’s chief medical officer has written an open letter to pharmacy about managing the flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic Dear Colleagues, As you would be aware from my recent …