Winter worry as blood donations drop
Winter is a tough time time for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, as blood donations drop off and blood stocks become dangerously low.
The services’ Kathy Bowlen told postscript.com.au that the service needs to attract new donors over the colder months, as winter ills like colds and flu make it harder for regular blood donors to give their blood.
By mhaggan on 24/05/2013
Sunny de Bruyn finds out that there's not much you can do to help a child with a cough...
As a mother, there’s little that can make you feel more helpless than your child being sick – especially in the case of the common cold when you know there’s not much you can do other than wait it out.
By sbruyn on 23/05/2013
Changes to cough medicine availability for kids may spell catastrophe for retail relationships, writes Janet Doyle...
By jdoyle on 03/05/2013
Amid reports that we are at increasing threat from antibiotic-resistant infections, are warnings that a contagious vomiting bug, as well as new deadlier strains of flu, is expected to hit Aussie shores this winter.
By lphilpott on 02/05/2013
Parents turn to CAMs for cough and cold
Mums and dads looking for symptom relief from coughs and colds in children may be more likely to consider complementary options, say industry stakeholders.
By mhaggan on 29/04/2013
The common cold and natural solutions
They're on their way... Sam Sample takes a look at those viruses we catch all too frequently: those that cause the common cold and natural ways to treat them.
The common cold is an acute viral infection of the upper respiratory tract with inflammation in the nose, sinuses, throat, larynx, trachea and/or bronchi.
By ssample on 11/04/2013
Flu 2013: what you need to know
Dr Alan Hampson, chairman of the Influenza Specialist Group, talks to reporter Jayamala Gupte about the importance of preventative care and rest when people contract an upper respiratory tract infection.
PS: How can pharmacy assistants differentiate flu from viral infections known as such as common colds?
By jgupte on 27/03/2013
Deadly flu hits US: Australians need vaccination
Influenza officially reached epidemic proportions in the United States this year, with a deadly strain of the virus wreaking havoc – prompting Discount Drug Stores (DDS) to launch its flu vaccination program early.
By mhaggan on 07/03/2013
Terry White Chemists tackle flu absenteeism
Terry White Chemists is tackling the issue of workplace absenteeism – and presenteeism, when people come to work sick – through its flu vaccination program.
By mhaggan on 06/03/2013
Cough medicines controversy stirs conference attendees
Janet Doyle reports on pharmacy’s reaction to last year’s regulatory changes on cough meds for kids younger than 6, which caused waves at last weekend’s Guild Conference CPD by the Sea, held in Manly, NSW.
By jdoyle on 25/02/2013
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