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This winter, Te Whatu Ora is funding advice, and if needed, free medicine for eligible people with certain minor health conditions at participating community pharmacies across Canterbury.
Tamariki/children under 14 years (and whānau members with similar symptoms) are eligible for this service
If one of your kids is experiencing any of the following health issues, you can seek advice from a healthcare professional at your nearest participating pharmacy:
- Acute diarrhoea
- Dehydration
- Eye inflammation or infection
- Scabies
- Head lice
- Pain and fever Eczema/dermatitis
- Minor skin infections
For more information about the Minor Health Conditions Service, to understand who is eligible and to find a participating pharmacy near you, visit:https://www.cdhb.health.nz/your-health/pharmacy-minor-health-conditions-service/