A Temperature

A Temperature occurs commonly even with mild infections. In Small children it is important to stop the temperature rising too quickly - they should be given paracetamol syrup, which may be bought from the chemist, and their fluids increased significantly.

If they still apear hot, they should be gently sponged with tepid water in order to cool the. If a temperature is very high and does not come down with the above treatment, you should consult your doctor. A child or adult with a temperature will not come to any harm being wrapped up and brought by car or pram to the surgery.