influenza
Influenza in the young and the old
The seasonal virus hits hard for those at each end of life’s spectrum. We look at vaccination and care tips for some of those most vulnerable to severe disease KEY …
Large majority give health workers thumbs up for flu vax
Trust in health professionals to give the flu vaccine is rising… so why are rates declining? A new survey asks Australians about their attitudes and barriers Most people want to …
Two new strains for 2026 flu vaccines
Australian committee releases recommendations for next round of influenza vaccines, with differences to this year’s southern hemisphere and 2025/26 northern hemisphere recommendations The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC) has recommended …
Why Australians vaccinate against flu
Immunisation against flu in Australia is “suboptimal” – but examining motivations to be vaccinated could help develop strategies, researchers say Social science researchers from the National Vaccination Insights project have …
Too-cold fridge prompts email to patients
A pharmacy has emailed some of its patients, advising that a flu vaccine it provided them was stored at the wrong temperature The Townsville Bulletin reports that Daniel Jeffery, manager/pharmacist …
More patients choosing pharmacy for flu jab: Owen
Queenslanders were continuing to choose community pharmacies when it comes to accessing influenza vaccines, says one leading pharmacist Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch president, Chris Owen, has said in …
Fostering a healthy community: flu vaccines and advice
As established advocates and administrators of vaccination, pharmacists play a vital role in promoting and supporting flu vaccination uptake. By Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Influenza is an acute viral infection …
Flu jab boost in under-65s could save lives: report
A new report looks at barriers to flu vaccines in NSW – including how pharmacies can help The new paper, from the NSW Productivity Commission, “illustrates the potential health and …
Free flu jab drive to roll out in WA
The PSA and doctors have welcomed a WA move to provide access for all to free flu jabs in pharmacy Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced that it will offer …
Tassie flu jabs now in line with Covid vax
Tasmanian pharmacists will now be able to vaccinate children aged five and up – but pharmacists say more can be done The Rockliff Government’s has moved to allow pharmacists to …
Leading doc steers patients to pharmacy for jabs
Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth has suggested pharmacy as the best place for the general public to get their flu and covid jabs, given the GP shortage …
Guild sees spike in vax training demand
Changes to legislation authorising pharmacists in Queensland to administer influenza vaccines to children aged six-months and older is fuelling demand for immunisation training Updates to Queensland’s Medicines and Poisons Act …