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Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
A critical component of a pharmacist’s education on the path to achieving full scope of practice qualifications is the requirement to spend dedicated time under the mentorship of an established prescriber. This experience allows pharmacists to immerse themselves in the practical aspects of pre...
When adolescents present to your practice with a tetanus-prone wound, think “Do they also need their pertussis antigen?” before administering an ADT booster. dTpa vaccine (Boostrix or Adacel) is funded through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for all for adolescents and given through the ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional information or support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Hepatitis B vaccination for people at higher risk The following risk groups are NIP...
Body scanners and advanced X-ray technology are being rolled out at airports across Australia. These technologies represent the most advanced means of detecting explosives, weapons and prohibited items carried in bags or on a person. Body scanners use millimetre-waves, part of the radio frequency sp...
Twinrix and Twinrix Junior vaccines only display as ‘Hepatitis A’ when recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The hepatitis B antigen is not displayed. Where an immunisation provider has reported a Twinrix or Twinrix Junior vaccine to the AIR and requires the record to display b...
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking help from healthcare providers to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical). We know cancer screening saves lives, but only around 50% of Australians eligible for the national ...
Tugun’s Marlis Dendy has spent the past three years in the battle of her life. And while she’s clearly taking the upper hand, the engaging 51-year-old hopes she’s one of the last of her generation to rely on gut instinct when they suspect something is wrong with their body. “I was in my late...
GCPHN offers two types of quality improvement (QI) support to general practices in our region. Practices can choose either: Self-paced QI: Practice teams identify their own focus area utilising existing resources. Facilitated QI activity: Dedicated one on one support and participation in specific to...
The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced major changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for chronic disease management from 1 November 2024. The changes recommended by the MBS Review Taskforce, are ‘the first major change to the framework in almost 20 years’ and includ...
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