Pharmacists to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced last week that pharmacists will be involved in the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy, starting from Phase 2a.
New ATAGI advice to prevent RSV vaccination errors
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made an unusual move by issuing a statement on RSV vaccination errors.
Managing pain and fever associated with childhood vaccination
Routine childhood vaccinations can sometimes be associated with mild adverse effects. Understanding how non-pharmacological strategies and medicines are used to treat pain or fever episodes in this patient cohort is essential.
Syrup of ipecac … a nauseating story
Combined with glycerine, sugar and methylparaben, the result was a product designed to induce vomiting after exposure to poisons: syrup of ipecac (SOI).
ATAGI advice for this year’s flu season
As we head into autumn, pharmacists should start preparing for a flu season like no other.
Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine approved
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for use as a booster dose for adults.
