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Winter Health: Children's fever

Fever
Scenario 1: Young baby with fever
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Scenario 2: Post immunisation fever
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Scenario 3: A toddler with fever
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Scenario 1 – Young baby with fever

A customer approaches the counter and says that her son is burning up with a fever.

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Q1 How old is he?
A1 He is just 4 months, he's dribbling a bit too - it might just be teething, I'm not sure.
Q2 Have you taken his temperature?
A2 Yes, I have - it's 38°C.
Q3 Are there any other symptoms?
A3 He does have a runny nose and seems distressed. He's crying a bit, but not non-stop.
Q4 Have you tried anything else to help?
A4 Just keeping him cool, but he's still not happy.

Winter Health: Children's fever

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