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Fever in under 5s โ FY quick guide โ ๏ธ ๐ถ
โ ๏ธ ๐ถ Fever in under 5s
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Record behaviour, hydration, colour, breathing and age-specific vital signs; use NICE traffic-light risk.
๐ First actions
Treat discomfort and dehydration, investigate according to red/amber risk and examine for infection source.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Provide explicit safety-netting and follow-up plan if low risk and discharged.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Antipyretics are for distress, not to normalise a number; do not give both together.
Source:NICE NG143. Checked: 3 November 2026 for linked source; the entire topic has not undergone independent clinical sign-off. Follow your trust guidelines and senior advice. Not a standalone treatment protocol.