FEVER

The information has come from the British Red Cross Website http://www.redcross.org.uk/ and the videos are from Youtube http://www.youtube.com/ . The information provided is only intended to give you a guide on what can be done in such circumstances, however if you are worried or believe something is seriously wrong please contact 999 immediately.

FEVER
The baby or child has a raised temperature (above 37°C), hot, flushed skin and is sweating. A baby or child with a fever or raised temperature is more likely to have a febrile seizure. In the early stages of fever, a child may have a raised temperature but complain they feel cold, and look pale. A child may also complain of a headache.
1. Check their temperature by using a thermometer. A moderate fever is not harmful but a temperature above 40°C can be dangerous.
2. Remove excess clothes and give them fluids such as water or diluted juice. This will cool the baby or child and help to prevent them becoming dehydrated. Do not cover the baby or child with blankets or anything that may make them hotter.
3. Give the recommended dose of paracetamol syrup. This will help to reduce the baby or child’s temperature and pain.
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