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A tiny, big problem

Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.

11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Unwanted visitors

Having a parasite can sound like an unusual or tropical ailment, but they can affect anyone, anywhere, and need prompt treatment to stop them spreading.

17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 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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Managing infestations

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

20 Aug 2021 , 4 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article

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Head lice

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

14 Sep 2020 , 15 Min Module

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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.

10 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Parasites

This team training module focuses on parasites, including a patient case study advising pharmacy staff on how to deal with head lice.

01 Sep 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Head lice

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on head lice.

29 Aug 2017 , 15 Min Module

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Child health

This team training module focuses on child health.

10 Feb 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Parasites

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

22 Aug 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Head lice

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

17 Jul 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Parasites

This team training module looks at parasites and head lice

07 May 2015 , 900 Min Module

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