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25 May 2011
Vaccine Side Effects Under the Microscope
An independent assessment of Australia's management of vaccine adverse events, which recommends a more cohesive and coordinated national plan to deal quickly and effectively with health concerns about vaccines, was issued on 25 May.
23 May 2011
Australia and European Union Cooperate on Industrial Chemicals Safety
The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian and European Union’s chemical safety agencies will enhance the safe and sustainable use of industrial chemicals in Australia, the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King, said 23 May.
17 May 2011
National Blood Authority: New Board Appointments
A new chair and three new members have been appointed by the Australian Government to the seven-member board of the National Blood Authority.
11 May 2011
Way Cleared for Improved Access to Generic Medicines
Australian consumers and health professionals will have more ready access to generic medicines following the passage of legislation through the Senate today.
07 May 2011
Nutrient Database for Researchers and Consumers
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King has launched a new version of a popular nutrient database, used by consumers and researchers alike to find out what nutrients are in food.
04 May 2011
TGA Launches New Website
The Australian community's access to authoritative information about the safety of medicines and medical devices will be greatly enhanced with the launch today of a revamped Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website.