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MedicinesTalk No. 14 Winter 2005 editionMedicinesTalk No. 14 Winter 2005 edition
MedicinesTalk No. 14 Winter 2005, includes articles on Chinese resources, leftover medicines, preventative medicines, remembering medicines, and antibiotic use.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Chinese migrants learn about medicines | Report on the NPS program on the safe use of medicines for Chinese migrants in Melbourne. |
| What to do with left-over medicines | The RUM (return unwanted medicines) project offers advice on the safe disposal of medicines reducung the risk of accidental poisoning and misuse of medicines. |
| Understanding preventative medicines | Information on preventative medicines that are used to prevent rather than treat illnesses. They include vaccines, cholesterol-lowering medications and blood pressure medicines. |
| Remembering to take your medicines | Do you have trouble remembering to take your medicines? Here are some great tips to ensure you never forget again. |
| Harvey says no to antibiotics | Harvey the wombat promotes the message that common colds in children and others can't be treated using antibiotics. |
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Date published: 2005-06-01 00:00:00
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