vaccination
Qld whooping cough plummets since 2016
Whooping cough cases in Queensland dropped sharply last year – but it’s no time to be complacent Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says the highly contagious respiratory infection …
Improved flu vaccines fast-tracked after ‘horrific’ season
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the introduction of two new trivalent vaccines specifically aimed at protecting people aged over 65 He also announced the composition of the 2018 quadrivalent …
Docs call for free flu jabs for all
The RACGP is calling for free vaccinations for all Australians, following NSW’s announcement of free jabs for under-fives Children between six months and five years old will be eligible for …
Measles confirmed as ‘rogue practitioners’ crackdown begins
The Victorian Government is urging health professionals to consider measles in patients with rash, following the confirmation of one case Victoria’s Health Department has confirmed one case of measles in …
Vaccine reminders work: Cochrane review
Sending reminders when consumers are due for their next vaccination could boost uptake by up to 8%, a new review suggests An updated Cochrane Review aimed to evaluate and compare …
Rules relaxed for SA pharmacist vaccinators
The South Australian Government has introduced new regulatory reforms for pharmacist-delivered vaccinations In a move to improve public health outcomes, South Australia has decided that trained pharmacists in South Australia …
DIY ethic behind CM use, vaccine refusal
Complementary medicine use doesn’t cause vaccine refusal – but it is correlated, researchers have found A small new study led by a researcher from The University of Western Australia has analysed …
Collaboration study shows health boost
A new study shows pharmacists in patient-centred medical homes can boost vaccination rates and diabetes and hypertension outcomes The study, Community Pharmacist Collaboration with a Patient Centered Medical Home: Establishment …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with several pieces of legislation affecting pharmacy The guarantee to preserve existing pharmacy location rules was among several measures tabled in Federal Parliament this week, …
Pharmacy experts find ‘vaccines’ just sugar
Queensland pharmacy academics have assisted a Courier-Mail investigation into homeopathic medicines for kids – which turned out to be made from sugar The Courier-Mail investigated a Brisbane homeopath, Cyena Caruana, …
Victoria nears childhood herd immunity target
Victoria has hit a figure just shy of 95% of five year olds fully immunised, which the Andrews State Government says supports its vaccination policies The Victorian Government has announced …
Call to extend NIP to pharmacies
This year’s severe flu season has highlighted that pharmacy can do more to help boost vaccination rates, says the Guild’s David Quilty And extending the National Immunisation Program to pharmacy …