Source: Queensland Health Immunisation Program[/caption]
Dr Sarah White[/caption]
Spike in flu deaths leads to lowered vaccination age
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Engaging hyper-connected patients
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What pharmacists need to know about the early flu outbreak
An early start to flu season might lead patients to seek out the vaccine earlier than usual. But while healthcare practitioners stress the need...
Opioids, antidepressants and the risk of hip fracture
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Is Australia’s scope of care lagging behind?
Nations around the globe used to look to Australia for examples of bold and innovative pharmacy funding projects. But many of our overseas peers...
Clinically tested steroid-free eczema management regimen for children
Dermal Therapy Littles Bodies offers a three-step steroid-free regimen that is clinically tested to help treat and manage symptoms associated with children’s eczema.
