THE incidence of whooping cough
in New Zealand has doubled in one
year according to a report in Fairfax
media late last week.
The alarming figures highlight the
critical need for higher awareness
and facility to enable more
complete population vaccination,
authorities said.
Of particular concern was
malignant or critical pertussis
which created complications that
could be fatal, said Dr Anusha
Ganeshalingham, a paediatric
intensivist at Starship hospital.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 19 Apr 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 19 Apr 16
IN WESTERN Australia, Michael’s Chemist Group has started stocking therapeutic Nicotine Vaping Products (NVPs), pursuant to the Federal Government’s new vaping laws (PD 25 Mar).
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