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News archive30 July 2010
Seasonal flu vaccination for young children can be resumed - Updated advice from the Chief Medical Officer
Continued close monitoring of side effects with this year's seasonal flu vaccine in children under five years of age has shown that the higher than usual occurrence of fever and febrile convulsions appears to be confined to the vaccine Fluvax, manufactured by CSL so parents can now seek advice from their doctor to use other brands on the market if they want their young children vaccinated.
19 July 2010
Agreed Terms of Reference For Central Australia Renal Study
The Australian, Northern Territory, South Australian and Western Australian Governments ha...
16 July 2010
Experts to Help Deliver Better Diabetes Services
People with diabetes will join health professionals, including medical specialists, genera...
16 July 2010
Myhospitals Website
For the first time all Australians will soon be able to view important data about their pu...
15 July 2010
Australian Government Acts on New South Wales Nursing Home
The Australian Government has imposed sanctions on Calendula Pty Ltd, the approved provide...
15 July 2010
Communities Get Together to Get Fit, Keep Fit & Lose Weight
Communities right round Australia will be walking, cycling, lifting and eating their way t...
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The Australian, Northern Territory, South Australian and Western Australian Governments have agreed to the Terms of Reference for a Central Australian renal study.
The study, funded by the Australian Government, will assess the current issues surrounding the delivery of renal services in Central Australia taking into account stakeholder consultation and activity-based data.
National Disability Awards 2010
The National Disability Awards recognise inspirational individuals – whether they have a disability or help those with disability – who are making a valuable contribution to their local community or wider society. To nominate someone who deserves this award, download the nomination guidelines and forms from www.idpwd.com.au or call 1800 440 385 to order hard copies. Nominations close 23 July 2010.
Feedback on potential boundaries for Medicare Locals and Local Hospital Networks
As part of the health reforms, the Australian Government will invest $416.8 million over four years to establish a network of primary health care organisations (Medicare Locals) across Australia. This includes funding to improve access to after hours primary care through Medicare Locals. To inform development work on potential boundaries for Medicare Locals and Local Hospital Networks, the Department of Health and Ageing is seeking views from interested parties. Visit the yourHealth website for information and to have your say.
To donate life, discuss it today. OK?
Many Australians do not realise that, even if they have registered to be a donor, it is the people close to them that will be asked to give the final OK.
DISCOVER the facts about organ and tissue donation.
DECIDE about becoming an organ and tissue donor.
DISCUSS your decision with the people close to you.
Find out more at www.donatelife.gov.au
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