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Child & teen health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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Is head lice resistance rearing its head again?

Thanks to their mode of action, physical insecticides have been considered ‘resistance proof’ when it comes to treating head lice – but now evidence is emerging to suggest this may not be the case.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 8 Min Module

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Getting the approach right

Community pharmacists can contribute significantly to the care of children with neurodiversity but must be aware of the particular needs of this group of patients.

13 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Child pain

Feel confident handling queries about child pain.

17 May 2023 , 24 Min Article

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ADHD during childhood and adolescence

This module aims to broaden understanding of ADHD during childhood and adolescence.

20 Mar 2023 , 20 Min Module

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Infection during pregnancy is linked to childhood leukaemia

Maternal genitourinary tract infection during pregnancy increases the risk that the child will develop leukaemia by more than a third, according to researchers from Denmark.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Nosebleeds in a child

By Professor Paul Rutter, University of Portsmouth

23 Dec 2022 , 5 Min Module

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - 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 , 36 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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