Fever – Now what do I do?

Let’s be honest…a fever is quite a scary thing and it is tough to keep calm when your child is burning up. Here are a few important things to remember:

  • The fever is a sign of the body’s defense system working to fight the infection and not a disease in itself.
  • A temperature of above 38 degrees in a child under 3 months MUST be assessed by a Doctor
  • Tepid sponging, hydration, undressing your child and giving them Paracetemol or Ibuprofen are a few ways to treat a fever

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