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Fever in children by Royal Childrens Hospital
Fever (a high temperature) is common in children. Fever is a normal response to many illnesses, the most common being an infection in the body. Fever itself is usually not harmful - in fact, it helps the body's immune system fight off infection.
- Organisation:
- Royal Children's Hospital
- Topic:
- Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Last reviewed:
- November 2023
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