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What to do when your child has fever

Advice on how to look after
your little one when they’re running a temperature.

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Looking after your little one

Your child can get a slightly raised temperature from the simplest things.

But how do you know if they really have a fever? And if they really are poorly, what are the most important things you can do to look after them?

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Treatment advice

"My son has a high temperature, what should I do?"

When your child suffers from a fever, it can be a sign that his body is fighting an infection. We've put together a helpful fact sheet of things to do and what symptoms to look out for.

How to care for an infant with fever