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  • Taking A Temperature: What Am I Measuring?

    When you take a temperature, you are trying to measure how hot your child is inside their body. This is called their 'core temperature'.
  • Thermometers - How To Use Them

    Which thermometer you use, and how you use it, depends on the age of your child. There are many types of thermometers available.
  • Temperatures & Thermometers

    The most common reason for a child to have a raised temperature is because they are fighting off an infection.
  • Febrile Seizures In Children

    Febrile seizures are a common childhood problem. They happen in tamariki (children) between the ages of 6 months and 6 years.
  • Fever In Children

    Fevers are common in tamariki (children). Fever by itself does not tell you whether your child is seriously sick. Even an ordinary cold can cause a high fever.
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