Episode 6: Childhood Illness Explained: Fevers, Viruses and When to Worry

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Is it just a virus, or something more? Consultant paediatrician Dr Nick Makwana and co-host paediatric dietitian Lucy Upton help parents make sense of common childhood illnesses: how to manage fever at home, why nursery bugs keep coming, and the red flags that mean it's time to seek help. In this episode: Fever in children: what it means and how to manage it Why young children catch so many viruses When antibiotics help, and when they don't Keeping a poorly child hydrated and fed Red flags: when to call 111, see your GP or go to A&E For information only, not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you're worried about your child, contact your GP, NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.