Counties Manukau DHB - free pharmacy-dispensed paediatric analgesia
This applies to all pharmacies who choose to participate from 5pm 17 June 2022 until 7am Monday 27 June 2022.
A prescription is NOT required;
Children from newborn up to and including 13-year-olds.
The child does not need to be present to provide the OTC medication. A healthy family member can pick it up.
Each child should have their own medicine.
The service includes a pharmacist consultation, dose calculation, medication check and provision of medication and safety-netting. Reminder to pharmacists that young babies with fever (< 3 months) need to be clinically reviewed.
Includes:
Paracetamol or ibuprofen suspension (with child lock-top) as well as the measuring cup or oral syringe.
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen tablets, if these are the most appropriate for the child, at the pharmacist’s discretion.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
-
76.9% Yes
-
22.2% No
-
0.9% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.