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Friday, 25 September 2009
ATAGI advice regarding the use of influenza vaccines containing thiomersal
To expedite the rapid rollout of a targeted vaccine in response to the current outbreak of pandemic (H1N1) influenza, the Australian Government has purchased pandemic (H1N1) influenza presented in multi-dose vials.
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Friday, 25 September 2009
H1N1 - Communique for all Queensland GP's
The new pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccine, Panvax® H1N1, was registered for use in people aged 10 years and older by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Friday 18 September 2009.
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Friday, 25 September 2009
New Influenza Testing Equipment for all States and Territories
The Australian Government will provide $1.4 million in funding to the National Influenza Centres and other public health laboratories to purchase automated influenza testing equipment. Every State and Territory will receive funding as part of this initiative.
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Friday, 25 September 2009
Minister Announces $4 Million Dementia Package
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot today announced a $4 million package for additional dementia research, information and support for people living with dementia and their carers.
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Thursday, 24 September 2009
Minister Announces $4 Million Dementia Package
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot today announced a $4 million package for additional dementia research, information and support for people living with dementia and their carers.
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Thursday, 24 September 2009
Health Reform Consultation for Gladstone
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health, and Regional Services Delivery, Warren Snowdon and Federal Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor, today visited the Gladstone Hospital as part of consultation with Health Professionals and stakeholders on recommendations on the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission.
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