Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Improvements in influenza immunisation coverage in 2020, but equity gaps remain
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Improvements in influenza immunisation coverage in 2020, but equity gaps remain
Wednesday 19 August 2020, 01:00 AM
Figure 1. 2020 NIR influenza immunisation coverage in the 65+ age group, by ethnicity. Figure 2. 2020 NIR influenza immunisation coverage for Māori, Pacific and the overall population, by age group (as at 26 June 2020)
This article reports on the successes of the Influenza Immunisation Programme under the exceptional circumstances of COVID-19
Barbara McArdle
2020 Pharmac eligibility clarification, Asthma is one health condition that impacts eligibility for a funded influenza vaccination. The New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule states eligibility, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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