News
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Hep B vax shortage
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017HEPATITIS Australia says it is working to gain information from governments over the potential impact of the global hepatitis B vaccine shortage (PD 6 Apr).
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Social media flu fight
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017THE NZ Ministry of Health is teaming up with Massey University to investigate social media as a means of anticipating flu and other infectious disease epidemics and outbreaks.
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NAPSA charity cup
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017THE National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association has kicked off its 2017 Charity Cup, with proceeds this year supporting LIVIN, a not-for-profit mental health charity founded with a mission to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness in society today.
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Flu vaccine now available
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017Quadrivalent vaccines designed to protect Australians against four strains of this year's influenza virus are now available both in the private market and under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), according to a Health Department update.
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Former WA pharmacist fined
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017AN UNREGISTERED former West Australian pharmacist has been fined $10,000 plus costs for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist while not being registered under the National Law.
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Travel Specials 13 Apr 17
Thursday | Apr 13 2017Evergreen's South of France River Cruise deal: Cruise France's beautiful southern rivers in style for less.
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Drop 3kg for health
Thursday | Apr 13 2017LOSING as little as 3 kilograms or even just maintaining our weight could have a significant effect in reducing the health impact of excess body weight or obesity in Australia, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
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McKesson Canada bid
Thursday | Apr 13 2017US PHARMACY giant McKesson Corporation has sealed a deal for the acquisition of Canadian pharmacy chain Uniprix, a Montreal-based network of about 300 independent pharmacies.
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World immunisation
Thursday | Apr 13 2017APRIL 24-30 marks World Immunisation Week with the theme #vaccineswork, aiming to promote the use of vaccines.