Less smokers than ever for World No Tobacco Day
Smoking rates are now dropping to the point where World No Tobacco Day (31 May) is a focus primarily for pharmacies and manufacturers of quitting aids rather than Quit Victoria itself, says Fiona Sharkie, executive director of Quit Victoria: the organisation is currently concentrating on wider campaigns aimed at improving community health by limiting passive smoking, she says.
By mhaggan on 17/05/2013
To kids, wound care plasters are more about fashion than first aid, writes Sunny de Bruyn...
By sbruyn on 16/05/2013
Kids to walk safely to school
Walking is an important mode of transport: not only is it free, it helps reduce environmental pollution and a great way to get some exercise. And walking to school helps set children up with good habits that can last a lifetime, says a spokesperson for Walk Safely to School Day.
By mhaggan on 13/05/2013
Mum to mum: Ada and Sarah speak out
A new Johnson’s Baby survey shows that 79% of mums turn first to either their own mum, or others with children when in need of help or a little encouragement.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Johnson’s Baby has launched its Mum to Mum project on Facebook to inspire all mums to share their little pieces of motherly wisdom with new mums who are just starting their journey.
By jgupte on 08/05/2013
Food allergy affects one in 10
Too many Australians still don’t take severe food allergies seriously, refusing to make allowances for people with these allergies and putting lives at risk.
By mhaggan on 06/05/2013
Changes to cough medicine availability for kids may spell catastrophe for retail relationships, writes Janet Doyle...
By jdoyle on 03/05/2013
Growing pains are keeping Lifestages blogger Sunny de Bruyn up at night...
Apparently growing pains are no big deal, and really common. That’s nice in theory, but when, like me, you are woken every single night by your toddler crying (in this case, my 3-year-old son, Darcy), it certainly seems like a big deal!
By sbruyn on 02/05/2013
Parents turn to CAMs for cough and cold
Mums and dads looking for symptom relief from coughs and colds in children may be more likely to consider complementary options, say industry stakeholders.
By mhaggan on 29/04/2013
Could pharmacies vaccinate children?
It's only a matter of time before pharmacies are offering vaccination for children, reports Janet Doyle
Pharmacy has a crucial role to play in dispelling many of the myths about vaccination that may deter parents from getting their children immunised, says Pharmacy Guild of Australia president Kos Sclavos.
By jdoyle on 29/04/2013
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