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Fever (includes SAM)
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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.


Patient: 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.


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