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    How to take your baby’s temperature

    There’s a knack to taking your little one’s temperature.

    Let us show you how to do it so that, even if they’re wriggling around, you know you’re getting an accurate reading.

    How hot is too hot?

    If you’re worried that your child has a fever, you may want to take their temperature to check. But what is a ‘normal’ temperature for your little one?

    Even though temperature range can vary widely in children under five, any temperature over 37.5°C is classed as a fever.

    Taking your child’s temperature

    When you’re taking your little one’s temperature, the aim is to find out how warm it is inside their body.

    Download this guide (pdf)
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    What to do when your child has fever
    What to do when your child has fever

    Watch our expert guide to taking care of your little one if they are running a temperature.

    More about fighting fever

    Contact the HSE
    Contact the HSE

    For health advice and reassurance.

    1850 24 1850

    Treatment advice
    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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    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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