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  • PBS listing of Dupixent (dupilumab) for severe atopic dermatitis
    From 1st March 2021, Dupixent (dupilumab) is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia for the treatment of patients, 12 years and above, with severe atopic dermatitis, who have failed to respond to optimally prescribed topical treatments. Dupixent is a...
  • ASCIA 2021 Conference Update
    The ASCIA 2021 Conference is now being hosted as a virtual event across three days, from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd September 2021. The program will include: Sessions from 10.00-17.30 AEST each day (08.00-15.30 AWST, 09.45-17.00 ACST, 12.00-19.30 NZST). Sponsored sessions of 45...
  • ASCIA and WAO COVID-19 vaccine updates
    The ASCIA COVID-19 webpage www.allergy.org.au/members/covid-19 (including the FAQ and Position Statement) has been updated with the publications listed below. COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy has been...
  • Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Reactions
    Whilst the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis has included infographics for several years, the ASCIA website has not previously included images of signs/symptoms of allergic reactions. To address this, an ASCIA webpage showing signs/symptoms of allergic reactions has been...
  • New ASCIA Quick Reference Guides for COVID-19 Vaccination
    As a result of recent ASCIA meetings with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the following one page guides have been developed: Allergy and COVID-19 Vaccination - Guide for health professionals New Immunodeficiency, Autoimmunity and COVID-19...
  • Allergy, Immunodeficiency, Autoimmunity and COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    24 February 2021   This information has been developed by ASCIA, the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand, to answer questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination in relation to allergy, immunodeficiency and autoimmunity. ASCIA...
  • ASCIA COVID-19 Update
    The ASCIA COVID-19 Working Party has developed the following two new documents to provide guidance about allergy, immunodeficiency, autoimmunity and COVID-19 vaccination, in preparation for the COVID-19 vaccination programs in Australia and New Zealand: Allergy,...
  • Australia Day 2021 Honours for ASCIA Members
    28 January 2021:  ASCIA congratulates the following ASCIA members who received Australia Day honours this year: A/Professor Richard Loh OAM, awarded for his service to medicine, particularly to clinical immunology.          https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/2008192 A/Professor Sheryl Van Nunen OAM, awarded for...

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