TWO new GlaxoSmithKline
vaccines which have been added to
the National Immunisation Program
mean that Aussie children will now
require two less injections by the
age of four.
The additions are Priorix-Tetra
(measles, mumps, rubella and
varicella vaccine, live attenuated)
and Menitorix (haemophilus
influenzae type b polyribose
ribitol phosphate and group C
Meningococcal polysaccharide
conjugate vaccine), with GSK
Medical Director-Vaccines Dr Mark
Amie saying that the new products
reduce the “needle burden” and
allow earlier completion of the
MMR vaccination schedule.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 08 Jul 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 08 Jul 13
RESPONDING to the findings from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, a recent government initiative aims to improve medication management in residential aged care facilities by introducing on-site pharmacists.
RESEARCHERS at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are advancing a novel drug delivery system that could potentially eliminate the need for injections to treat various chronic diseases.
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