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Q fever: Administering the vaccine
In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the role of the Q fever vaccination, how it is administered and when it should be used. (5 mins).
July 14, 2021
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July 9, 2021
Q fever vaccine: Making sense of blood and skin test results
Prof Stephen Graves, Microbiologist, explains how the results of the blood and skin pre-vaccination screening tests help clinicians decide who can and who can’t receive the Q Fever vaccine (4 mins).
June 23, 2021
Herpes Zoster Vaccine
An important vaccine for Herpes Zoster prevention is available in Australia. Prof Cunningham AO will describe in practical detail the evidence for its effectiveness, safety profile, indications and contraindications and what advantages it has over other available options. (6 mins)
June 2, 2021
Q Fever Vaccine: Performing a Skin Test (4)
In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the prevaccination skin test required before administering the Q-Vax vaccine. Watch this video to understand how to correctly administer the intradermal injection and interpret the result.
November 3, 2020
Progesterone for postmenopausal women
In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, explains when to use; how to use; and why to use progesterone for postmenopausal women. (6 mins)
September 30, 2020
Q Fever Vaccine: Prevaccination Screening Test (3)
In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the pre vaccination screening test required before administering the Q-Vax vaccine (5 mins).
Another levonorgestrel IUD available in Australia
In this Product Explainer, Dr Terri Foran, a Sexual Health Physician and Lecturer at the School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW explains a levonorgestrel IUD; compares it and describes its potential role as another contraceptive option available in Australia. (7 mins)
August 14, 2020
About Q Fever (1)
In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the preventative measures against developing Q fever; who is at risk; symptoms of post Q-Fever Fatigue Syndrome and possible manifestations of chronic Q-Fever (5 mins).
July 20, 2020
Estradiol Gel
In this Product Explainer, Professor Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney discusses why estradiol gel should be used, how it is administered and when it should be prescribed and used (4 mins).
Tags: Menopause
July 16, 2020
New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3
In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (6 mins).
January 1, 1970
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