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Taking medicines for high blood pressure. Time to think about vaccinations again?. Help for people living with chronic illness. Medicine check-ups in your home. Find out more in MedicinesTalk No. 32 Summer 2009.

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Multimedia

Listen to NPS spokesperson Karen Kaye discussing common colds and the use of antibiotics, Monday 5 August 2008, courtesy of ABC News Canberra.

Listen to NPS spokeswoman Judith Mackson discussing common colds and treatments, Thursday 15 June 2008, courtesy of ABC North Coast.

Listen to NPS spokeswoman Judith Mackson discussing Diabetes type 2 on Health Matters with Dr. D'Arcy, Sunday 24 February 2008, courtesy of Macquarie Regional Radio Works Network.

Listen to our CEO Dr Lynn Weekes on Health Matters with Dr John D'Arcy, Sunday 2 September 2007, courtesy of Macquarie Regional Radio Works Network.

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