High temperature (fever) in children

A fever is a high temperature of 38C or more. A child with a fever may also be hot and sweaty.

You can usually treat a fever by making sure your child rests and drinks plenty of fluids. Get medical advice if you're worried about your child.

A fever is a high temperature of 38C or more. It's not usually a sign of anything serious and children over 3 months can often be treated at home.