BCG vaccine also boosts non-TB immune system: Study But while BCG is the world’s most commonly used vaccine, it has not been routinely administered in Australia since 1985.
New treatments found to induce peanut allergy remission in children Australian researchers have discovered two treatments that are highly effective at inducing remission and improving quality of life.
‘Our GP was really good’ One family’s account of dealing with anaphylaxis highlights the life-changing impact GPs can have by helping patients manage the condition.
Caesarean delivery has low impact on childhood allergic outcomes A study conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found no obvious impact of caesarean delivery on allergic outcomes.
Old pertussis vaccine could help combat food allergy Research has linked the phasing out of whole-cell whooping cough vaccines with a spike in childhood food allergies.
Research finds nine out of 10 with penicillin allergy not allergic But challenges remain in removing the ‘allergy’ from medical records and pharmacy charts.
Taking allergy seriously Specialist Associate Professor Richard Loh talks about growing impacts of allergic disease in Australia, and the need for more funding to tackle it.
GPs report worried patients giving infants peanuts or eggs in hospital car parks Concerned parents are parking outside of hospitals and GP clinics in an effort to mitigate risk when giving their children peanuts or eggs for the first time.
Dangerous mouthful: Push for more resources to manage allergies Australia may have come a long way in managing allergies, but National Allergy Strategy co-Chair Richard Loh says more needs to be done.
Influenza vaccine poses risk to patients with latex allergies, TGA warns The TGA has advised health professionals to be aware of patients with a latex allergy when administering the Fluad trivalent influenza vaccine.