Paracetamol Use During Pregnancy: What the Latest Lancet Evidence Tells Parents

https://raisinga.baby/2026/01/18/paracetamol-use-during-pregnancy-what-the-latest-lancet-evidence-tells-parents/

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟭𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "𝗔𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀." Today we recognise the anaesthesia teams whose airway, ventilation, pain-control and hemodynamic skills are decisive in emergencies, major surgery, cancer care and childbirth. Despite 170 years since the first public ether demonstration (16 Oct 1846, W.T.G. Morton), an estimated 500 million people still lack access to safe anaesthesia; investing in trained personnel, monitoring equipment and essential medicines is critical to save lives and improve outcomes in health crises.

You can help by thanking local anaesthesia professionals, sharing this message to raise awareness about anaesthesia access and emergency preparedness, and advocating for resources and multidisciplinary training in your facility.

#WorldAnaesthesiaDay #AnesthesiologyInHealthEmergencies #SafeAnaesthesia #AnaesthesiaAwareness #PerioperativeCare #EmergencyMedicine #AnesthesiaCare #SurgicalSafety #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #CriticalCare #MedicationSafety #ProtectHealthcareWorkers #Anaesthesiologists #SCABPharmacy

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎉

Today we celebrate the skilled, compassionate pharmacists at SCAB Pharmacy who work tirelessly to keep our community healthy. From accurate medication dispensing and patient counselling to vaccine administration and health screenings — your expertise and care make a real difference every day. Thank you for your dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety. We appreciate you!

#WorldPharmacistDay #SCABPharmacy #PharmacyHeroes #MedicationSafety #PatientCare #CommunityHealth #VaccinesWork #PharmacistLife #HealthEducation #TrustedCare #ClinicalPharmacy #PharmacyTeam #HealthcareProfessionals #BehindTheCounter #HealthyCommunities

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Today is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency visits and a major cause of disability and death for older adults. Small changes at home and in daily routines can dramatically reduce risk. Share this post to help protect a neighbor, friend or family member.

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀
- 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: secure loose rugs, coil or tape long cords, clear walkways.
- 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: add night lights in hallways, stairs and bathrooms; use brighter bulbs.
- 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀: install grab bars by toilets and in showers; use non-slip bath mats.
- 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿: choose sturdy, well-fitting shoes with non-slip soles — avoid slippers with poor grip.
- 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘀: ask a pharmacist or provider about side effects (dizziness, low blood pressure) that increase fall risk.
- 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: balance and strength exercises (sit-to-stand, heel raises, Tai Chi) reduce falls.
- 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: schedule annual eye exams and update glasses as needed.
- 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆: walkers and canes should be fitted and used properly.
- 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻: consider a medical alert device or a phone within reach; set up quick-check calls with family or neighbors.

If you care for an older adult, start with a brief home-safety walk-through and a medication review this week. Small actions save lives.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
- Talk with your primary care provider or pharmacist about fall risk.
- Ask about local balance classes or community programs for older adults.

Share to raise awareness — one post could prevent a fall.

#FallsPrevention #FallsPreventionAwarenessDay #PreventFalls #SeniorSafety #OlderAdultHealth #HomeSafety #BalanceAndStrength #MedicationSafety #VisionHealth #SafeFootwear #FallFree #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #SCABPharmacy

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Today we stand for safe care for every newborn and every child. Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility: health workers, caregivers, families and communities. Simple actions — correct diagnosis, safe prescribing, accurate administration, clear communication, and family engagement — save lives and prevent avoidable harm. Medication safety is critical: follow prescriptions, ask questions, check doses, store medicines safely, and report any unexpected effects. Together we can ensure safer care for the most vulnerable patients: our babies and children.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Ask your provider to explain the diagnosis and treatment in plain language.
- Verify medicine name, dose and timing before leaving the clinic.
- Keep medicines out of children’s reach and in original containers.
- Speak up if something doesn’t seem right — your voice matters.

#WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #SafeCareForEveryChild #NewbornSafety #MedicationSafety #SafeMedications #PatientEngagement #HealthWorkerSafety #SafeDiagnosis #ChildHealth #FamilyCenteredCare #QualityCare #SCABPharmacy

⚠️ HEALTH ALERT: Benadryl linked to 54% higher dementia risk!

Doctors now call popular allergy med a "public health threat" after new research.

Safer alternatives exist - is your medicine cabinet due for an update?
https://www.karmactive.com/benadryl-linked-to-54-higher-dementia-risk-doctors-call-for-removal-of-common-allergy-medication/

Follow @karmactive for more updates.

#MedicationSafety #HealthAlert

Drivers warned to remove contraceptives and medication from cars during UK heatwave

#UKHeatwave #CarSafety #MedicationSafety #ContraceptiveCare #HeatwaveWarnin #HealthAlert #CarTemperatures #SummerSafety #StaySafe #HeatDamage

https://www.easterneye.biz/remove-contraceptives-meds-cars-heatwave/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=referens&utm_campaign=UKnews