NEW Zealand health authorities
are alerting residents on the North
Island to ensure they and their
children are vaccinated against
measles, with 265 confirmed cases
reported, including more than 100
from a school in Hamilton.
On 20 Mar, the World Health
Organisation announced that
measles elimination had been
achieved by Australia, Macao
(China), Mongolia and the Republic
of Korea which were the first areas
in the Western Pacific Region to
receive this distinction.
Just weeks later, Australia’s NPS
MedicineWise advised people to
check their vaccinations are up to
date with reports of six measles
cases in Queensland (PD 29 May)
and outbreaks in other states.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 07 Aug 14 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 07 Aug 14
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) awarded Brooke Shelly the prestigious 2024 PSA MIMS Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year award last Fri at the Credentialed Pharmacist Conference (CPC24) (PD breaking news).
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has unveiled a comprehensive membership package designed to provide robust support for credentialed pharmacists throughout their professional journey.
MEDICAL research produces better outcomes when people with lived experience are involved in the process, according to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).
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