Child Health

Little brown insects in a child’s hair can make for a horrifying discovery but fast and consistent action over a week or two can soon stop the spread. Darshana Kanjee, pharmacist at Life Pharmacy in Dunedin, discusses her approach to nits and lice 

The first 1000 days of life provide a window of opportunity for caregivers to lay down solid foundations. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney gives an overview of the five interlinked components of WHO’s “nurturing care” framework, that determine the outcome of those first 1000 days 

HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 is being rationed for the next six months, and schools will get priority over general practice