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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.

    Looking after your little one

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    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?

    See also

    Taking your child’s temperature
    Taking your child’s temperature

    A guide to the simplest way to take your child’s temperature.

    More about taking a temperature

    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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    CALPOL® Infant Suspension

    CALPOL® Infant Suspension

    (Contains paracetamol) For babies and children aged 2 months to 6 years weighing more than 4kg and not premature.
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    CALPOL® Infant Suspension

    CALPOL® Infant Suspension

    (Contains paracetamol) For babies and children aged 2 months to 6 years weighing more than 4kg and not premature.
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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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