n most cases, a fever is only your body fighting off an infection. But keep a watchful eye on the associated symptoms, especially in a child. See your GP as soon as you spot a worrisome symptom.

1. HIGH FEVER
SOME REMEDIES FOR

2. TRIGGERED BY A VARIETY OF UNDERLYING
CONDITIONS, A FEVER IS OFTEN THE FIRST AND
MOST IMPORTANT INDICATION OF ILL HEALTH.

3. BODY TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 37-39°C
IS CONSIDERED A MILD FEVER.

4. ANYTHING FROM 39-42°C
IS HIGH FEVER.

5. ABOVE 42.4°C THE FEVER IS VERY
DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS,
LONG-LASTING DAMAGE.

6. A COMMON CONDITION, THE MILD
FEVER LASTS A FEW DAYS AND SHOULD
GO AWAY ON ITS OWN.

7. FEVER REDUCING AND PAIN RELIEVING
DRUGS ARE USUALLY SUFFICIENT,
OTHER REMEDIES FOR A FEVER INCLUDE:

8. 1. DRINK LOTS OF WATER TO
MAINTAIN HYDRATION.

9. 2. TAKE OTC FEVER
REDUCING MEDICATION.

10. 3. WEAR LIGHT
CLOTHING.

11. 4. GET PLENTY OF REST

12. IN MOST CASES, A FEVER IS ONLY YOUR BODY
FIGHTING OFF AN INFECTION.

13. KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE ON THE SYMPTOMS.
MAKE SURE YOU SEE YOUR GP IF YOUR HIGH
FEVER PERSISTS.

14. CALL 13 26 60
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