Ant allergy

AFTER months of lobbying, the campaign to secure funding for the continuation of the internationally renowned Jack Jumper Immunotherapy Programme at the Royal Hobart Hospital has been successful.

Minister for Health, David Llewellyn announced that not only would the current trial continue, with original trial participants continuing to receive their treatment, but also that there would be an extension of the trial over a five year period, with an intake of 100 new patients per year.

The treatment provided through the programme has been proven to be 100% effective in desensitising allergic individuals to the sting of the Jack Jumper ant and will make an immeasurable difference to the lives of thousands of Tasmanians, and tens of thousands of Australians.

antallergy.org welcomes this announcement, and extends its sincere thanks to all who have contributed and supported the campaign to maintain this vital public health programme.

To register as a new participant on the Jack Jumper Immunotherapy Programme at the Royal Hobart Hospital simply call the Emergency Department on 03 6222 8423.

You will be asked to provide your name, postal address and contact phone number and details will be forwarded to you.

Maria Fletcher
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