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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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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

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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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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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Managing infestations

Pharmacy teams are the first point of contact for debunking popular myths about parasitic infections.

20 Aug 2021

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Changes benefiting children

NICE has published new draft guidelines that aim to ensure all babies, children and young people using NHS services have the best possible experience of care.

19 Jul 2021

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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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Head lice

Pharmacy teams can help customers feel confident in controlling this common parasite with some top tips.

20 Sep 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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Biting back

As families enjoy the school holidays and a break from routine, now is the time to prepare for parasite infections.

21 Aug 2019

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