PARENTS should talk to
pharmacists before treating their
young children at home for
influenza symptoms, according to
the Pharmacy Guild of New
Zealand.
The statement comes on the
back of the NZ Ministry of Health’s
Tamiflu advice which can be
accessed by parents online via its
website.
The Guild has urged parents not
to take the online advice in
isolation, saying that it is “never
safe for parents to adjust medicine
doses for their young children.
“Children are not mini adults,”
said NZ Guild president Ian Johnson.
“Talk to your community pharmacist
before treating young children who
have influenza symptoms.
“Pharmacists are easily
accessible and well positioned to
educate parents about what
medicine is appropriate and what
dose to take.
“They will ensure that the
medicines are safe and appropriate
for your child,” he added.
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