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Fever in children - infographic

When should a child with a fever see a doctor? How do I treat a fever at home? Answer these questions and more with this infographic about fever in children.

Fever and high temperatures in children

Fevers are quite common in young children and usually they are mild. Find out how to deal with fever and high temperatures in children here.

Fever

A high temperature is a normal response to infection and can be a common sign of a cold or flu. Learn about how to take a temperature reading and self-care advice.

Ibuprofen is a type of anti-inflammatory pain reliever. It is a medicine that treats fever and pain caused by inflammation. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.

Colds and flu treatments

If you have a cold or flu (influenza) there are a number of ways you can treat your symptoms, although most people will usually get better within 7-10 days without any treatment.

Colds and flu in babies and children

Here is information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of coughs, colds and flu in children and babies and when to seek medical advice.

Symptoms of rubella

The symptoms of rubella take 2-3 weeks to develop after someone is infected with the virus. This time is called the incubation period. Read more about the symptoms of rubella in this article.

Looking after a sick child

Find out how to best care for your child, make things easier for yourself and deal with minor accidents, plus where to go for expert help.

Dengue fever

Dengue fever is an illness that is similar to a serious case of the flu. Read more about prevention, symptoms and treatment of dengue fever.

Q fever

Anyone who works with animals such as farmers and vets is at more risk of getting Q fever. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Glandular fever

Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever can be spread.

What causes hay fever?

There are a number of factors that can bring on hay fever. Find out some of the causes of hay fever.

Glandular fever treatments

Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Learn more about the treatments for glandular fever.

Glandular fever symptoms

Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Find out more about the symptoms of glandular fever.

Hay fever symptoms

Hay fever symptoms vary in severity, and your symptoms may be worse some years than others. Find out what the symptoms of hay fever are.

Hay fever prevention

Reducing your exposure to the substances that trigger your hay fever should ease your symptoms. Find out how to prevent hay fever.

Hay fever diagnosis

Your doctor should be able to diagnose hay fever from a description of your symptoms. Find out how hay fever is diagnosed.

Yellow fever

Yellow fever is a serious disease transmitted by an infected mosquito in areas of Africa, Central or South America. Vaccination is recommended.

Rheumatic fever

Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory disease that affects the body's connective tissues, especially those of the heart, joints, brain and skin.

Glandular fever prevention

Glandular fever (also called the ‘kissing disease’) is an infectious disease which is common in teenagers and young adults. Find out more about how to prevent glandular fever.

Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a bacterial throat infection that usually affects primary school-aged children. Find out about its symptoms as well as treatments and preventions.

Hay fever treatments

The correct drugs and treatments can be effective in reducing your symptoms. Find out what tratments and medication are available for hay fever.

Viral haemorrhagic fevers

Trusted information from leading Australian health organisations about viral haemorrhagic fevers, including links to content on Ebola virus disease.

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

Hay fever is the common term for 'allergic rhinitis', which affects up to 1 in 5 Australians at some point in their life. Learn here how to manage it.

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are similar diseases that are common in developing nations. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment for typhoid.

Fever in children infographic (text only)

Allergies

Trusted information about allergy types, as well as allergy testing, anaphylaxis, antihistamines and common related conditions such as asthma and hay fever.

Pneumonia symptoms

The most common symptoms of pneumonia are cough, fevers, sweating and shivering, difficulty breathing, feeling generally tired and unwell, loss of appetite.

MERS coronavirus

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus is a disease the can cause fever, cough, shortness of breath and pneumonia in most infected people.

Gallstones

Gallstones are hard, pebble-like masses that are produced from bile in the gallbladder, that can result in symptoms such as pain, fever or jaundice.

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Fever in children - infographic

Fever and high temperatures in children

Fever

Ibuprofen

Colds and flu treatments

Colds and flu in babies and children

Symptoms of rubella

Looking after a sick child

Dengue fever

Q fever

Glandular fever

What causes hay fever?

Glandular fever treatments

Glandular fever symptoms

Hay fever symptoms

Hay fever prevention

Hay fever diagnosis

Yellow fever

Rheumatic fever

Glandular fever prevention

Scarlet fever

Hay fever treatments

Viral haemorrhagic fevers

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Fever in children infographic (text only)

Allergies

Pneumonia symptoms

MERS coronavirus

Gallstones

Symptom checker

Life stage

Fever in children - infographic

Fever and high temperatures in children

Fever

Ibuprofen

Colds and flu treatments

Colds and flu in babies and children

Symptoms of rubella

Looking after a sick child

Dengue fever

Q fever

Glandular fever

What causes hay fever?

Glandular fever treatments

Glandular fever symptoms

Hay fever symptoms

Hay fever prevention

Hay fever diagnosis

Yellow fever

Rheumatic fever

Glandular fever prevention

Scarlet fever

Hay fever treatments

Viral haemorrhagic fevers

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Fever in children infographic (text only)

Allergies

Pneumonia symptoms

MERS coronavirus

Gallstones

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