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Child health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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Are the kids alright?

Childhood and teen obesity continues to be a problem across the UK, with screen time curbing activity levels and junk food adverts aimed at children not helping either.

01 Jun 2026

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Stepping into action

Another month brings another opportunity to raise awareness for a host of health campaigns in the pharmacy.

12 Feb 2026

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Obesity in children aged 4-5 years hits record levels

Government says it “won’t look away” as new figures show obesity in children aged 4-5 years has hit a record high.

04 Nov 2025

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Government must increase uptake of HPV vaccine for young people

The Women and Equalities Committee today warned “significant” numbers of people are at risk of cervical cancer.

07 May 2025

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Child's play

Helping parents and carers look after the health of their children and teens is key to building a future of healthy adults.

14 Feb 2025

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Puberty blockers ban to last ‘indefinitely’

Streeting says ban will made indefinite as current guidance poses 'unacceptable' risk.

16 Dec 2024

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Smoking and vaping levels among school kids unchanged between 2021 and 2023

The number of children who said they had taken illicit drugs fell during that period, according to NHS Digital.

23 Oct 2024

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Understanding effective pain and fever management in children

Get to grips with the guidance for managing children’s pain and fever and make suitable recommendations

15 Oct 2024

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Common Childhood Illnesses

This interactive video will test and reinforce your knowledge so you can confidently advise parents on common childhood illnesses, such as teething, earache, coughs and colds.

20 Sep 2024

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Targeted relief for sore throats in children

Sore throats are common in children. Parents and caregivers may ask for help interpreting their child’s symptoms and choosing a suitable treatment option.

30 Aug 2024

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Dry, eczema-prone infant skin: A guide for consultations

This short video offers practical information to offer parents and carers with babies with very dry, itchy skin who may also be prone to eczema

25 Aug 2024

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