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Fever (includes SAM)

This is commonly caused by a “virus”. Initially, keep you child cool by removing clothing, tepid sponging, switching your fan on, and give Paracetomol every 4-6 hours. Give Ibuprofen too as long as the child does not have Asthma.

NHS: Fever in Children
Read about causes, treatment, and when to seek urgent medical advice.
Patient.co.uk: High Temperature in Children
Viruses are the main cause (coughs, colds, 'flu), followed by less common Bacteria (pneumonia, urine infections, septicaemia and meningitis)

More tips on what you should do.
Sepsis Assessment and Management (SAM)
What to look for if your child has a temperature and you are concerned.

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MINOR INJURIES: We do not provide a minor injuries service. You should attend A&E or a local minor iunjuries unit. The LIVE WAITING times for these services are listed here.

EMERGENCY: Dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E Department (you must not dial 999 for anything other than an emergency)

If you do need to attend the emergency department at Torbay Hospital please read this leaflet.

Fever (includes SAM)

NHS: Fever in Children

Patient.co.uk: High Temperature in Children

Sepsis Assessment and Management (SAM)

Consult our doctors online