Children's pain and fever

It is common for children to experience pain and fever, but even so, it can be distressing for them, as well as for their parents. If customers visit the pharmacy looking for advice and treatment recommendations, pharmacy teams have a key role to play, so having up-to-date knowledge is important.

Learning objectives

• Be aware of the signs and symptoms of pain and fever in children
• Understand what can cause pain and fever in children
• Know when to refer customers to the pharmacist
• Be able to recommend appropriate treatment and self care options to customers.