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.
See also
- What to do when your child has feverWatch our expert guide to taking care of your little one if they are running a temperature.More about fighting fever
- CALPOL® Vapour Plug & Nightlight
(Non-medicine)
From 3 months.
Soothing vapours for clear & easy breathing.
This product can be used alongside CALPOL® Infant Suspension if pain and fever relief is also neededFull product details -
Contact the HSE on 1850 24 1850
For health advice and reassurance.
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.