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Child health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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Head lice and other parasites

As the new school term gets underway, even with social distancing measures in place pharmacy teams can expect a resurgence in queries about head lice.

25 Sep 2020

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Children with gastro problems should be tested for Covid-19

Researchers have called for children with gastrointestinal symptoms to be tested for Covid-19.

28 Aug 2020

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Locking down head lice

As children start returning to school, anxiety levels will be high for more reasons than usual. But head lice don't have to be one of them.

18 Aug 2020

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Most vulnerable children no longer need to shield

Independent evidence from RCPCH shows the risk of serious illness for children and young people is low.

09 Jul 2020

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Warnings of possible Sars-CoV-2 syndrome in children

GPs have been warned of a rise in children becoming severely ill from a syndrome that may be linked to coronavirus.

27 Apr 2020

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HPV vaccination & pharmacy

HPV vaccination became available to boys last autumn, 11 years after it was introduced for girls. So what opportunities for patient care does this programme and others like it offer community pharmacists?

21 Feb 2020

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The kids are alright

With so many health issues that can affect children, it is no wonder parents need advice from the pharmacy every now and again. Pharmacy teams can be on hand to reassure parents and help the kids feel alright

20 Feb 2020

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Winter Health: Children's fever

Find out more about how to advise customers on childhood fever and make effective product recommendations. 

09 Nov 2018

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Liquid medication safety

This module will help pharmacists refresh their knowledge regarding liquid medication safety

05 Sep 2018

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

This CPD module looks at how pharmacists can help children and young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

19 Sep 2016

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Learning update: Maternal infections

Increase your understanding of some lesser-known but potentially serious maternal infections.

22 Sep 2015

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