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    What to do when your child has fever

    Advice on how to look after
    your little one when they’re running a temperature.

    See our products for fever (high temperature)

    Looking after your little one

    Your child can get a slightly raised temperature from the simplest things.

    But how do you know if they really have a fever? And if they really are poorly, what are the most important things you can do to look after them?

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    Treatment advice

    "My son has a high temperature, what should I do?"

    When your child suffers from a fever, it can be a sign that his body is fighting an infection. We've put together a helpful fact sheet of things to do and what symptoms to look out for.

    How to care for an infant with fever

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    • CALPOL® Infant Suspension
    • CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Suspension
    • CALPOL® Saline Spray & Drops
    • CALPOL® Vapour Plug
    • CALPOL® Blocked Nose Spray
    • CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts
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    ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.

    Do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time.

    CALPOL® Infant Suspension contains Paracetamol, can be used in infants from 2 months old (weighing over 4kg and not premature). CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Suspension and CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts contain Paracetamol, can be used in children from 6 years old. CALPOL® is a registered trademark. SIXPLUS™ is a trademark.

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