Additional advice

Below is additional advice that you can give to customers who have children under 5 with a fever. It is adapted from NICE guidance.⁶

Parents and carers who are looking after their feverish child at home should seek further advice if:

• The child has a fit
• The child develops a
  non-blanching rash (a blotchy rash that doesn't fade when a glass is rolled over it)
• The fever lasts longer than 5 days
• The parent or carer feels that the child is less well than when they previously sought advice
• The parent or carer is more worried than when they previously sought advice
• The parent or carer is distressed, or concerned that they are unable to look after their child.