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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
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
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.
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 , 1 Min Article
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
Pharmacy teams are the first point of contact for debunking popular myths about parasitic infections.
20 Aug 2021 , 4 Min Article
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.
18 Jul 2021 , 5 Min Article
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.
24 Sep 2020 , 5 Min Article
Pharmacy teams can help customers feel confident in controlling this common parasite with some top tips.
20 Sep 2020 , 15 Min Module
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 , 4 Min Article
Uninvited guests in search of free bed and board, such as head lice, scabies and threadworm, need to be addressed quickly in order to prevent entire households being infected.
21 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Article
As families enjoy the school holidays and a break from routine, now is the time to prepare for parasite infections.
21 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Article
This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on head lice.
12 Sep 2017 , 15 Min Module
