Tag: pharmacists
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World Diabetes Day: Queenslanders Urged to Visit Pharmacies
World Diabetes Day Shines a Light on Diabetes Management in Queensland On World Diabetes Day, health advocates are urging Queensland residents to take proactive steps at local pharmacies. With more than 1.2 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and around 125 new cases diagnosed daily nationwide, pharmacies across Queensland are stepping up to offer…
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World Diabetes Day: Queensland’s Community Pharmacies Lead the Way in Diabetes Care
World Diabetes Day shines a light on a growing health challenge World Diabetes Day serves as a crucial reminder that diabetes remains a major public health issue in Queensland and across Australia. With more than 1.2 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and about 125 new cases diagnosed every day, the role of frontline…
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Singapore expands flu vaccination at retail pharmacies nationwide
Background: A new route to flu vaccination Singapore is widening access to influenza vaccines by expanding a retail pharmacy vaccination sandbox that has proven popular since its launch in October 2024. The program, run in partnership with three major pharmacy groups, allows the public to get the flu jab at Guardian Health & Beauty, Unity…
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Portuguese Pharmacists Confront Rising Vaccine Hesitancy
Rising Vaccine Hesitancy Among Portuguese Communities The Associação de Farmácias de Portugal (AFP) has publicly acknowledged a growing hesitancy around vaccines in recent years. Based on feedback from community pharmacies and patient consultations across the country, more people express doubts about vaccine safety, efficacy, and necessity. The trend spans multiple age groups, with particular concerns…
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Vaccine Hesitancy Rising, Says Pharmacists’ Association
Rising vaccine hesitancy: what the new concern means The Portuguese Association of Pharmacies has highlighted a growing concern: more people are hesitant about vaccines in recent years. Vaccine hesitancy, defined by the World Health Organization as a delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability, can undermine efforts to protect communities from preventable diseases.…