Professor John Turnidge AO[/caption]
FIP President Paul Sinclair AM MPS (left)[/caption]
‘Health care across the world is changing very quickly. It’s being driven by innovation, and pharmacists historically have embraced innovation and technology,' he said.
‘What excites me most about our profession at the moment is that we have the chance to do more. Our scope of practice is expanding rapidly, and with that comes opportunities to help more people deliver more outcomes and improve the health system.'
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This educational activity was managed by PSA at the request of and with funding from GSK.[/caption]
Understanding and awareness
Topline information for shingles and RSV
Critical factors for pharmacy-led vaccination [for more information please refer to the PSA's Practice Guidelines for the provision of immunisation services]28
Natasha Dean (she/her) 
Case scenario
Mrs Ng comes into the pharmacy with her 6-year-old son Max after seeing the doctor. Mrs Ng was very worried after Max developed a sore mouth and small vesicles on the soles of his feet and palms of his hands. She tells you the doctor said Max has hand, foot and mouth disease. She remembers the doctor discussed keeping Max from school, but she can’t recall for how long. Mrs Ng requests pain relief for Max and asks if you have any further advice about this condition.
After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
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Introduction
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a generally mild, but contagious, viral infection caused predominantly by coxsackieviruses.1–4 It is different to foot and mouth disease, which occurs only in animals.4 HFMD usually affects infants and children, but may occur in adults.2,5 Outbreaks are more common in summer and early autumn, although they can also occur during winter.5–9 The most characteristic presentation is lesions that d
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