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Flu Vaccination for Children

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Flu Vaccination for Children

  Flu Vaccination for Children Has this question been going through your mind lately... Should I get my child vaccinated against the flu? I’ve just booked my children for an appointment to get their annual flu shot because, just like the chicken pox and measles virus, the flu virus can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Health Conditions Tagged With: children, flu, flu vaccination, free vaccination, influenza, statistics, vaccination in children

Gastro in Children

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Gastro in Children

Gastro in Children: Case Scenario [WARNING: When gastro strikes, please don’t give your children sports drinks or undiluted juices and lemonade] Jamie a father of three comes into the pharmacy to ask for advice to help his wife and his 3-year-old daughter who have both have been up vomiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Health Conditions Tagged With: breastfeeding, dehydration, electrolytes, formula feeding, Gastro, Gastroenteritis, lucozade, nausea, Probiotics, sports drinks, vomiting

Back to School, Kinder or Daycare? and Sick already… (Part 2)

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Back to School, Kinder or Daycare? and Sick already… (Part 2)

  So what's a parent to do when they have a miserable child who is coughing, spluttering and struggling to sleep through the night? The following is a list that will hopefully give you options and some relief as a parent in managing a cold in babies and young children to  help relieve … [Read more...]

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Back to School, Kinder or Daycare? and Sick already…

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Back to School, Kinder or Daycare? and Sick already…

We often find our children have been well all summer holidays and the minute they head back to daycare, kinder or school they are quick to pick up a virus leaving them unwell. There is certainly a lot of viruses doing their rounds at the moment and it’s no surprise when you think about how many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Health Conditions Tagged With: diet, flu vaccination, hygiene, immunity, sleep, supplements, Vitamin C, zinc

Swimmer’s Ear in Children

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Swimmer’s Ear in Children

  Pharmamum Cases: Swimmer's Ear Rachel comes into the pharmacy to ask for some advice about her 4-year-old son Josh, who has been swimming nearly every day over the summer holidays and he is complaining of  a sore ear, is there any drops to help him? One very important role of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Health Conditions Tagged With: children, ear symptions, swimmer's ear, swimmer's ear prevention

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