Infectious Disease

The measles epidemic’s rapid spread and staying power show the need for more creative approaches to filling gaps in immunity, immunisation expert Nikki Turner says

Pharmacists will be able to give measles, mumps and rubella vaccines from early December in areas at the centre of the measles outbreak, but those in other regions will wait longer

Pharmacists will be able to give measles, mumps and rubella vaccines from early December in areas at the centre of the measles outbreak, but those in other regions will wait longer

Fungi love warm, moist conditions, so body areas that are sweaty in summer provide perfect habitats for these microorganisms to thrive. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney overviews some common fungal infections seen in the pharmacy  

IMAC director Nikki Turner makes the case for allowing MMR vaccinations at pharmacies, pop-up clinics and occupational health providers 

Health players are mulling yesterday’s announcement by Pharmac on its use of new Government funding 

With the cold and flu season in full swing, Unichem and Life pharmacists are doing their bit to take pressure off the healthcare system by triaging patients suffering from sore throats

A groundbreaking trial run across 76 New Zealand pharmacies involving 950 patients has found that a honey cold sore treatment is equal but no better than the standard anti-viral ointment

The Ministry of Health is launching an urgent vaccination campaign against meningococcal W, nearly six months after an expert warned in New Zealand Doctor people would die from the disease