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Fever
A fever is when body temperature is over 38 degrees Celsius. Fever can be a sign that the body is fighting off illness or infection. Fever can be serious if it lasts longer than three days without going down,
is high in a baby under three months old, and causes a seizure.
- Organisation:
- Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
- Topic:
- Infections, Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- June 2022
- Last reviewed:
- March 2024
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Fever
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