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Australia’s only locally manufactured QIV now TGA approved – August 2, 2016
Australia’s only locally manufactured, quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine (QIV) received Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval on July 15, 2016. Afluria Quad™, Seqirus’ four-strain, inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine, is indicated for people aged 18 years and older.1 The new quadrivalent vaccine will replace the company’s trivalent vaccine (TIV), Fluvax® for the 2017 flu season. Manufactured by…
Read MoreVIVA! Communications & GLOBALHealthPR pledge their support for World Hepatitis Day – July 28, 2016
VIVA! Communications and GLOBALHealthPR are proud to announce their official support for World Hepatitis Day, July 28, 2016, joining a plethora of organisations that are fighting to ELIMINATE chronic Hepatitis C. World Hepatitis Day unites people from all walks of life to raise awareness of the substantial global burden of viral hepatitis and to provoke…
Read MoreLyndal, 44: Mother-to-three & accountant recovering from breast cancer, PERTH
In 2015, happily married mother-to-three and accountant, Lyndal, 44, Perth, was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. Two-and-a-half years prior to her diagnosis, Lyndal discovered a lump in her breast. After undergoing an immediate mammogram and an ultrasound performed at a breast clinic, she was assured there was no cause for alarm. So Lyndal continued…
Read MoreMini Documentary – Sandra, 69 – May 14, 2016
Watch the story of Brisbane-based mother & grandmother, Sandra, 69 & her battle with pneumococcal pneumonia. Since contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, Sandra has been vaccinated twice against the often fatal lung infection. She urges other fit and healthy Australians aged 65+ to do the same, to maintain their health and wellbeing.
Read MoreMini Documentary – Lucy Morgan, Respiratory Physician & Lung Foundation Australia National Council member discusses the rise of a “fit & fabulous” Aussies in their mid-60s who are failing to protect against pneumococcal infection – May 13, 2016
Watch this mini documentary featuring respiratory physician & Lung Foundation Australia National Council member, A/Prof Lucy Morgan, discussing pneumococcal pneumonia & the importance of protecting against this often fatal lung infection. A/Prof Morgan reflects on the rise of a generation of healthy, fit & fabulous Australians in their mid-60s who love to travel & to…
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