Fever is extremely common in children and usually suggests that your child has an infection. A child has a fever if their temperature is 38.0°C (100.4°F) or above. The most accurate way of measuring your child’s temperature is with a digital thermometer.
This Parent Tip provides information on Fever/high temperature, with signposting to further advice for parents to help ensure children get the right care at the right time and right place.
