1. (c) M V Fever or High Body Temperature (over 37°C)

2. (c) M V What is fever? Fever is present when the temperature of the body (measured inside the mouth) rises above 37°C (98.6°F)

3. (c) M V What are the symptoms? Æ Chills Æ But you may also have: Æ Headaches Æ Muscle aches Æ Loss of appetite Æ Dehydration Æ General weakness

4. (c) M V Very High Temperature Can also cause : Æ Hallucinations (a ‘mental trick’ were you perceive things that are not there). Æ Confusion. Æ Irritability. Æ Convulsions (seizures).

5. (c) M V What Causes Fever? Æ Most fevers are due to an infection. Æ Uncommonly due to heat exhaustion or extreme sunburn. Fever is important for the body's defense against infection.

6. (c) M V How do I control fever in an adult? Æ Do not overheat with too many clothes or blankets. Æ Drink a lot of light fluids, especially water. Æ Take paracetamol tablets or the equivalent. Æ Fan or sponge the person if the fever is severe.

7. (c) M V How do I control fever in a child? Æ Dress the child in light clothing. Æ Do not overheat with too many clothes, rugs or blankets. Æ Keep the child cool, but avoid draughts. Æ Give the child small drinks of light fluids especially water, often. Do not worry if the child will not eat. Æ Give paracetamol syrup or insert suppositories every 4 hours until the temperature settles.

8. (c) M V When should I seek immediate medical advice? Severe headache or neck stiffness. Æ Development of a rash. Æ Repeated vomiting Æ Twitching, shaking or convulsions. Æ Excessive drowsiness or difficulty waking up. Æ Symptoms that worry you. Æ Light hurting the eyes.

9. (c) M V When should I seek immediate medical advice? Æ If there is earache or other pain. Æ If the child starts acting 'odd‘. Æ For refusal to drink. Æ If the child is looking sick. Æ If child is younger than 3 months. Æ If there is no improvement in 48 hours. Æ If a newborn and has a lower than normal temperature — less than 36.1°C (97°F).

10. (c) M V Remember : Æ Fevers are usually no cause for alarm. Æ Fevers are common in children. Æ Give the child plenty of tender loving care, with reassurance that they will soon feel well. Æ Give paracetamol mixture, suppositories or paracetamol tablets every 4 hours. Æ Keep them cool and give plenty of fluids.

11. (c) M V Remember : Æ See a doctor if symptoms are severe or do not improve after one day in child less than 2 years and 3 days for ages 2 and older. Æ See a doctor immediately if child is younger than 3 months. Æ It is normal for children, especially infants and toddlers, to have at least 5 or 6 episodes of fever a year.