"KEEP Calm and Get a Free Meningococcal Vaccine" has been a key message for the Tasmanian public in recent weeks.
Pharmacists were enlisted to help address an increase in prevalence of the disease, with Health Minister Michael Ferguson extending the state's free meningococcal vaccine program (PD 27 Jul) to make it available via pharmacies and clinics to those aged 6 weeks to 21 years.
The Tasmanian community pharmacy sector rose to the challenge, including this trio from Davey Street Discount Pharmacy in Hobart who are pictured sporting their special government-supplied T-shirts.
On LinkedIn Tasmanian Pharmacy Guild Branch Director, Monique Mackrill hailed the industry's response, including support from API, Sigma and Symbion in helping with vaccine distribution and immunisation services to keep Tasmanians safe.
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