Sensible change to benefit public health

CONSUMERS in Western Australia will clearly benefit from the expansion of the schedule of vaccines to be administered by community pharmacists in Western Australia.

The WA Government last week announced the range of vaccinations available to all West Australians now includes dTP, MMR and meningococcal.

These vaccines targeting measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus and meningococcal are vital in saving lives and protecting infants, young children and adults from the spread of these potentially lifethreatening diseases.

WA Guild President Andrew Ngeow said: “We acknowledge the Government for acting to protect our community by providing access to these life-saving vaccines for all West Australians no matter where they live. There are community pharmacies in 40 towns with no GP service. We look forward to a comprehensive vaccination program raising the level of protection and bringing immunisation within easier reach for all West Australians.”