whooping cough
More pharmacist vaccination needed—for adults
An immunisation expert has rejected a Guild call for pharmacists to vaccinate adolescents against whooping cough But for adults, pharmacists could be doing much more across the country, says Professor …
Integrated approach boosts pertussis vax uptake
A proactive approach to whooping cough vaccination in pregnant women has shown an increase in uptake, say New Zealand researchers – and pharmacies could help In the central north island …
Vaccination expanded for Canberra pharmacists
Canberrans may now receive the whooping cough vaccine from their local pharmacist without a prescription Under new changes to the ACT vaccination standards, pharmacists can now be trained to administer …
Barriers to pertussis jabs in pregnancy: study
A new study has shown the need for better patient information to combat the low uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy in New Zealand The research1 from University of Otago …
Senior jabs neglected, but pharmacy can help
With so much focus on encouraging parents to vaccinate their children, senior Australians have been neglected when it comes to immunisation, say experts. But pharmacists can have a significant role …
Victorian Govt highlights pharmacist pertussis vaccination
The Victorian Government is encouraging consumers to protect themselves from whooping cough and the flu, highlighting that they can now receive flu and whooping cough vaccinations from their local pharmacist …
Vaccination: GP, pharmacy or café?
The North West Melbourne Primary Health Network has announced that its Vaccination Café will be back this year, offering free coffee, flu vaccines and whooping cough boosters; meanwhile, the RACGP …