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Child & teen health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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I got you babe

For many a concerned parent, the first place they may turn when their child seems a little under the weather is their local pharmacy. Here's how staff can quell their worries

13 Sep 2023

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Managing pain and fever in children

This single-page module will help keep you up to date on how to manage pain and fever in children.

22 Aug 2023

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No role models?

With an obesity crisis weighing on the small shoulders of the UK’s children and teens, can community pharmacies help parents demonstrate healthy habits for better futures?

14 Jun 2023

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Category Insight: Child pain

Feel confident handling queries about child pain.

17 May 2023

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MHRA approves melatonin solution for children with ADHD and insomnia

Children with ADHD are more likely to have sleep onset insomnia

05 Oct 2022

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Category Insight: Young people's mental health

How can pharmacy teams support the mental health of young people going back to school in September? Discover all on our latest podcast episode.

31 Aug 2022

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How to manage parasites

While families enjoy the summer break from routine, it’s time for pharmacies to start preparing for the parasite infections that often coincide with back to school in September.

15 Aug 2022

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Child health concerns

In the aftermath of the pandemic, pharmacy staff have a great opportunity to build on customer trust and loyalty. Here's how to help with common child health concerns.

19 Jun 2022

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Global cause for concern

As the world sees an unexplained rise in cases of sudden onset hepatitis in children aged 10 and under, how can pharmacy teams help parents spot the signs something might be wrong?

16 Jun 2022

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Scan for better health

As children continue to get heavier, a new Government initiative aims to make it easier for parents to choose healthier, less fattening foods.

14 Jan 2022

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Managing head lice

The topic of head lice is never far from the minds of parents and carers. Pharmacy teams can be on hand with advice.

01 Oct 2021

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Survey will assess pupils' attitudes towards smoking, alcohol and drugs

Around one thousand schools in England will be randomly selected by the government.

03 Sep 2021

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Children in troubled households more likely to suffer mental health issues

Researchers looked at the anonymised hospital and GP records of 190,000 children in Wales.

19 Aug 2021

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Children's pain and fever

Pharmacy teams have a key role to play in managing children's pain and fever, so update your knowledge with this module.

15 Aug 2021

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10-minute clinic: child health

This handy 10-minute clinic can act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers in on child health.

15 Jun 2021

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Kids these days

Children and teens have faced so much disruption over the past year. How can pharmacy teams help get their health back on track to create a firm foundation for the future?

11 Jun 2021

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