vaccination
The week in review
Pharmacy has been in the media this week, again the subject of damning reports There’s been some controversy this week around pharmacists, as one mum told parenting site Kidspot that …
‘We’re ready and raring to go.’
Pharmacists in Tasmania are now waiting on government supplies of meningococcal vaccine – and hope to expand vaccination further In late July Tasmania’s Minister for Health, Michael Ferguson, announced that …
Pharmacist slammed for claiming infant vaccine ‘unnecessary’
‘My pharmacist tried to talk me out of getting my baby vaccinated,’ claims Aussie mum An Australian mum has spoken to parenting publication Kidspot, saying her experience with one pharmacist …
MHR appeals to parents
The Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging parents to have My Health Records for their children, saying these could save lives Parents are being encouraged to talk about the electronic …
The week in review
All eyes are on Sydney this week as the Pharmaceutical Society hosts its annual conference, PSA18 The PSA has announced its top honours for the year: John Jackson was named …
Flu vax rates jump
The ACT has released its flu vaccination figures to date, revealing vaccination rates have skyrocketed Around 60% more influenza vaccines have been delivered into the ACT community this year, compared …
Pharmacists to vaccinate kids
The Tasmanian Government is extending the free vaccination program against meningococcal disease – and pharmacists will be able to vaccinate some children Michael Ferguson, Minister for Health, announced that meningococcal …
Docs condemn pharmacy vax proposal as ‘silliness’
Doctors have condemned NSW Labor’s proposal to extend pharmacist vaccination scope “Access to poor quality care is really not access to care at all,” AMA spokesman Kean Seng Lim told …
Election promise: More vaccines available through NSW pharmacies
NSW Labor has announced that, if elected, it will increase the range of vaccinations available through pharmacies Under the plan, NSW pharmacies will be able to provide vaccinations for the …
The week in review
This week we saw GPs and pharmacists working together… and heard why pharmacy’s future is bright One usual critic of pharmacy called for pharmacists and GPs to work hand in …
Shortage proves pharmacy’s worth
The shortage of flu vaccines highlights how important pharmacist vaccination is becoming, says one pharmacy group Advantage Pharmacy says that it has experienced “overwhelming” demand for flu vaccines across its …
Samoa pulls MMR vax program after infant deaths
The AMA has issued a reminder of MMR safety in Australia following the deaths of two infants in Samoa shortly after vaccination Samoan health officials have reportedly recalled the MMR …