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27 Mar 2013
The book, published in January 2013, is based on infromation provided by the HistoryofVaccines.org website which is well worth a visit even if only to watch the animated timeline showing the history of diseases, epidemics, vaccine discovery and development and public health measures to protect people against disease.
The book is only...
21 Mar 2013
Children aged four and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or who, in the opinion of their GP, have a history of significant respiratory illness will be eligible for free influenza vaccine from 1 April 2013. The background to PHARMAC's decision is available on their Influenza webpage.
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31 Jan 2013
GSK have issued a letter to general practices outlining the changes. The appearance of the single dose packaging has already changed for privately purchased stock from Healthcare Logistics.
12 Dec 2012
New Zealand is in the midst of a pertussis epidemic. PHARMAC recently sought feedback on a proposal to extend funded Boostrix® for pregnant women in addition to those aged 11 years as per the National Immunisation Schedule.
Considerations and commentary around this decision are available in the PHARMAC media release.
31 Oct 2012
The new Synflorix® packs have been designed to reduce the risk of breakage, be more secure (tamper-evident) and environmentally friendly. Lettering on the Synflorix® syringe has changed from green to black so it is easier to read. The new packaging is expected to arrive at practices from December 2012. A GSK letter about Synflorix...
Last updated: 07-02-2012
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