Kung Flu Fighting
July 29, 2010
THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia
says pharmacists need to be
prepared for a possible second
wave of swine flu infections, after
warnings issued earlier this month
by eminent Australian virologist
Dominic Dwyer (PD 15 July).
The Guild says its Pandemic
Influenza Preparedness Program,
affectionately known as the ‘Kung
Flu Fighter’ campaign, is
particularly timely given the alert.
Launched via funding provided
under the Fourth Community
Agreement, the program includes a
series of training resources in
infection control and business
continuity planning for pharmacists
and pharmacy staff.
Also included in the program is a
range of custom business tools and
personal protective equipment,
including face masks.
Pharmacists also have access to
a variety of materials to distribute to
staff and customers regarding
proper cold and flu etiquette.
“Over 1800 pharmacies
participated and took advantage of
the new training and
specialised resources. Over 1200
pharmacy staff members registered
for infection control and business
planning workshops across
Australia,” said the National
President of the Guild, Kos Sclavos.
“I am personally very encouraged
at this outstanding commitment
and the proactive attitude of
pharmacies toward the threat of an
influenza pandemic,” he added.
For more information about the
Kung Flu Fighter program see -
www.pandemicprepared.org.au.
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