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Child health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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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 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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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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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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Understanding eczema

We review current thinking about the most common type of eczema, atopic dermatitis, what triggers it, and its treatment options.

15 Sep 2017

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CPD Module: Back to School

This module examines common classroom ailments, providing the latest guidance on health plans and immunology management.

04 Aug 2017

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Managing motion sickness

A summary of OTC medicines used to treat motion sickness

18 Jul 2016

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OTC treatment of colic and infant pain

Colic is a distressing condition for babies and parents alike, although the causes remain unknown. Alan Nathan explains how OTC medicines can be used to ease symptoms

11 Feb 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Head Lice Treatments

Alan Nathan considers the pros and cons of neurotoxic and physical insecticides, and wet combing

12 Jan 2016

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