Mary Nowlan

Jun 4, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Mary Nowlan

+Practice In print Vaccines Boosting RSV immunity: More options available soon?

May 27, 2024 | pharmacytoday.co.nz | Mary Nowlan |Nikki Turner |Jonathan Chilton-Towle

This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults

Feb 13, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Mary Nowlan

+Practice In print Vaccines Navigating the way forward to better health outcomes with immunisation The immunisation conference took place at a time of clear skies through which to navigate [Image: Sebastian Knoll on Unsplash] This article reflects on the key messages from the most recent Aotearoa New Zealand Immunisation Conference Key actions, Wrap-around health services work best to support communities.

Dec 21, 2023 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Mary Nowlan |Emma Best

Key points Group B meningococci cause much of the invasive meningococcal disease in Aotearoa. A meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero, is funded for all infants, children aged under five years, young people living in certain communal accommodation, and eligible groups at increased risk. Antipyretic prophylaxis is recommended for all infants under two years.

Oct 24, 2023 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Mary Nowlan

+Practice In print Vaccines Pain and fever after vaccination: When is paracetamol helpful? Be aware of the increased risk for fever and discomfort following Bexsero vaccination [Image: Matt Walsh on Unsplash] This article aims to explain the whys and wherefores of giving paracetamol to reduce fever in infants following Bexsero vaccination Key points, Paracetamol reduces fever in infants following Bexsero vaccination.