Dr Phil Kieran: When do I need to call a doctor about my child's temperature? 

"Children's temperature varies more than adults' and is often highest at night so don’t worry about a temp of 37.9C unless there are other concerning symptoms. "

"Fever is part of the body’s normal response to infection and we believe its purpose is to reduce bacterial or viral ability to reproduce while helping the immune system combat an unwelcome visitor."

Dr. Phil Kieran

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

My child’s fever tends to spike every time he gets an infection. Usually, paracetamol brings down the temperate. What are the warning signs that I need to contact the doctor?