Media releases
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Featured Media releases
- 2023 Seasonal Influenza VaccinesInfluenza vaccines can change from year to year as new strains of influenza virus appear. This is one reason vaccination against influenza is given every year.
- Queensland individual fined nearly $16,000 after allegedly importing unregistered nicotine vaping productsIt is alleged that the individual attempted to import six different types of nicotine vaping products (prescription medicines). The unapproved nicotine vaping products were intercepted by the Australian Border Force and have been seized and will be destroyed under advice from the TGA.
- TGA targets unlawful importation of prescription medicinesThe TGA has issued 5 infringement notices to 3 health practitioners for the alleged unlawful importation of unregistered prescription-only medicines.