Child health

Child & teen health,

Creating a safe space for teens in pharmacy

There are some 14.4 million under-18s in the UK, making up almost 20 per cent of the population that need to access health services. For them to feel confident about doing this via pharmacy, they need to feel safe and welcome, says Sarah Purcell.

25 Sep 2025 , 6 Min Article

Child & teen health,

Practice scenario: Childhood diarrhoea

A father seeks advice for his four-year-old daughter, who is at home. She has had diarrhoea for the last 36 hours, with frequent trips to the toilet, where she passes very loose and watery stools. She has also been sick a couple of times during the last 24 hours. Both he and his wife have been trying to make their daughter eat and drink but have restricted her to soup. What would you advise him to do? By Professor Paul Rutter, University of Portsmouth

02 Sep 2025 , 4 Min Article

Child & teen health,

Child's play

Helping parents and carers look after the health of their children and teens is key to building a future of healthy adults.

14 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

Child & teen health,

The weight of the world

Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

Child & teen health,

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

Child & teen health,

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 , 1 Min Article

Child & teen health,

Parasites

This team training module focuses on parasites such as head lice, threadworm, ringworm, scabies and bed bugs.

22 Aug 2016 , 900 Min Module

Pain relief, Child & teen health,

Children's pain and fever

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on children's pain and fever.

12 Aug 2016 , 900 Min Module

Mental health, Child & teen health,

This team training learning module focuses on the mental health of young people.

23 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

Child & teen health,

Head lice

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module looks at head lice.

17 Jul 2015 , 900 Min Module

Child health

This team training module focuses on supporting healthy living habits among children.

07 Apr 2015 , 900 Min Module

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