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When the body temperature is 38 degrees or higher, we are having a fever. This is one way how our body fights infection and has usually nothing to do with the illness that is triggering the fever in the first place.

Although usually mild, fevers are quite common in young children. They are mostly caused by viruses such as colds, and common infectious diseases of childhood. Alternatively fevers can also be triggered by bacterial infections that require treatment with antibiotics.

More information on fevers in children can be found via the link below.

Fever 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.