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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn doctors prescribing benzos for longer periods than recommended

The study found that in new benzodiazepines and Z-drugs users, prescribing lasts 11 months on average, which is 11 times longer than the current recommendation of no more than 4 weeks.

×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for longer periods than recommended, researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have found.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination

A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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