TGA legislations change sets up for Vaccine advertising

On March 6, 2018, clause 42DK(3) was added to the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 which sets the stage for future product advertising (vaccines) by an Australian state, when it is in the interest of “public health”. [1, 2]

In Australia advertising of pharmaceuticals on television has been prohibited, but this new clause sets the stage for the TGA to allow Health Departments to advertise vaccines on behalf of manufacturers direct to the public.