Fever is a normal reaction to an infection, and is not an illness in itself. In fact, it should be a welcome symptom because it tells you that your child is unwell, and that he or she’s body is working to fight off the infection. PHOTO | FILE
For infants and young children, a slight increase in temperature can be a sign of a severe infection, however, the degree of fever does not necessarily signify the severity of the underlying illness.
Depending on the cause of the fever, there could be other signs and symptoms which could include dehydration, lethargy, aching muscles, poor feeding, sweating, shivering and general body weakness.
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Fever is often a sign of worry to many parents, especially when it shows no signs of abetting.
However, fever is a normal reaction to an infection, and is not an illness in itself. In fact, it should be a welcome symptom because it tells you that your child is unwell, and that he or she’s body is working to fight off the infection.
