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Symptom checker

Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.

Fever

Trusted information about fever, including what a normal temperature is, how to take the temperature, fever treatments and self care, and when to call a doctor

Viral haemorrhagic fevers

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

Rheumatic fever

Links to trusted information about rheumatic fever.

Hay fever prevention

Trusted information on hay fever (allergic rhinitis) prevention depending on your particular allergen, and links to trusted resources

Dengue fever

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

Dengue fever

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

Q fever

Q fever is an infection that is spread to people from an animal or their infected surroundings. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of Q fever.

Glandular fever

Trusted information on glandular fever, including causes, symptoms, when to see a doctor, treatments and how to prevent glandular fever in the first place

Yellow fever

Links to trusted information about yellow fever.

Fever in children

Trusted information on fever in children and babies including what it is, causes, symptoms and treatments.

Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection which usually affects primary school-aged children. Learn more about its cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention options.