title: Fever and feverish illness in children under five years.
abstract: This article discusses the causes and management of fever in children. In line with guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, it explores the importance of identifying children at risk of serious illness and those that can be managed safely at home. The article also identifies the skills and knowledge required by paediatric and general nurses working with children, alongside the need to offer parents guidance on antipyretics and how to care for their child at home.
authors.affiliation: Paediatric Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McDougall
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D001831:Body Temperature; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D012890:Sleep; D006113:United Kingdom