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Strep A – how worried should I be?
An increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever in children have been reported in the last few weeks. Scarlet fever is caused by a group of bacteria known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), or Strep A.
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The Yellow Card scheme – why it’s important to report side-effects
The UK's Yellow Card scheme acts as an early warning system to identify new side-effects and gather more information about medicines, healthcare products and medical devices.
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Introducing our new QR code posters
We have developed a series of posters displaying QR codes for quick access to our medicines information – the first of these posters are available to download now.
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The risks of buying medicines online
Parents and carers who have difficulty getting medicines for their children may be tempted to buy medicines online. However, there may be risks associated with buying from unregulated websites and in this article we list ways to avoid placing your child in danger from counterfeit medicnes.
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Behavioural and sleep effects with montelukast
Montelukast is an important medicine used to treat asthma in children and adults, but it may cause nightmares when starting treatment.
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Presenting our medicines app at the RCPCH conference
Work on our medicines app has continued over summer 2022, with engagement work taking place with parents, carers and health professionals to establish exactly what they need from the app.
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Support for Ukraine
As part of our goal to provide medicines information to all parents, carers and families, the Medicines for Children team are pleased to announce a new series of medicines information leaflets translated into Ukrainian.
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Support for families seeking a second opinion on their child’s care
A new guide is available to support families when requesting and receiving an external second opinion about their child's care.
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Developing a medicines management app
Would you like to be involved with developing our new medicines management app? We are looking for parents, carers and other family members who have an interest in working with us on our mobile app.
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How are we using QR codes to improve access to our information?
QR codes have become a common feature of everyday life, helping people to quickly obtain information using their smart phone. Find out how Medicines for Children are using QR codes.
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Join the Medicines for Children programme board!
The Medicines for Children team is looking for two RCPCH members to join the programme board: a senior representative and a trainee representative.
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Medicines for Children’s 2021 review
2021 was an exceptionally busy year for the Medicines for Children team and we wanted to update you on what we have been up to.
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