The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

The cost of allergies to the Australian economy is more than $7 billion per year, according to a report by Access Economics to be released by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). On average, Australians will wait between 13 and 18 weeks to see an Allergist or Clinical Immunologist.

The report, “Economic Impact of Allergies’ to be released on November 13, will outline how the financial cost of allergies in 2007 was $7.8 billion, with lost productivity and health system expenditure the major contributing factors.

Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Time: 12.30 pm Sharp

Place: Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle

For interview: A/Prof Ray Mullins – ASCIA

                   Maria Said – Anaphylaxis Australia

                   The King family of Perth, who deal with the severe impact of allergies, will also be available for interview.

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