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Australian doctors prescribing benzos for longer periods than recommended

The study found that in new benzodiazepines and Z-drugs users, prescribing lasts 11 months on average, which is 11 times longer than the current recommendation of no more than 4 weeks.
Posted on Dec 23 2021 by Elisa Black

Australian doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for longer periods than recommended, researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have found.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination
Posted on Oct 9 2019 by David Ellis

A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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