vaccination
The week in review
Recognition for pharmacists was an issue this week: whether in terms of consumer awareness or pay The week started by recognising the important work pharmacists do, with World Pharmacists’ Day; …
Flu vaccination expansion needed
The 2017 flu vaccine was well matched to the circulating strains – yet appears to have been less effective than usual Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy said in a …
A question of privacy
Concerns have been raised over privacy provisions in some pharmacies that administer vaccinations In its latest communique, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority says it has “become aware that some pharmacies may …
Lib Nat government would fund free flu vaccines
Victoria’s state Opposition has committed to free flu vaccines for all kids, should it win the next state election Shadow Minister for Health Mary Wooldridge announced that a Liberal Nationals …
New national immunisation support program
NPS MedicineWise partners with National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance to deliver support program The Primary Health Networks Immunisation Support Program will be co-designed with PHNs to better support …
World news wrapup: 21 September 2017
Pharmacist faces life in jail over meningitis outbreak; pharmacy owner killed over 15¢; compounding trouble in LA Boston, Massachusetts: Pharmacist Glenn A Chin, the supervisory pharmacist from the compounding pharmacy …
Should all Australians get free flu vaccines?
Stakeholders are calling for the flu vaccination to be made available without cost to all Australians, including children Bastian Seidel, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president, says in The …
Anti-vax GP suspended
Melbourne GP Dr John Piesse has been officially suspended while enquiries into his practice continue, says AHPRA Two weeks ago, Dr Piesse was reported to have agreed to an undertaking …
Healthcare app wins
A refugee immunisation app for healthcare practitioners takes out Brisbane’s Random Hacks of Kindness Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is a global movement of technologists who hack for good, hosting …
World news wrapup: 14 September 2017
How pharmacy handled Hurricane Irma; GPs and pharmacists scuffle over flu service; ‘errant’ Malaysian pharmacists threaten GP business Florida, US: The outpatient pharmacy at Florida Hospital Orlando was one of …
Aged care workers to get mandatory flu jabs?
A new initiative to boost vaccination rates among aged care workers has been launched amid figures which reveal our worst flu season on record The latest figures from the Immunisation …
Anti-vax GP to stop practising as a doctor
One of the doctors under investigation by authorities has agreed to temporarily stop working as a medical practitioner Melbourne GP Dr John Piesse has agreed to an undertaking with AHPRA …