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Demam kanak-kanak
Fever is common in children and often follows a viral illness. KPMC pakar kanak-kanaks see children from the newborn period through adolescence, including walk-in clinic care.
Overview
A fever means the body temperature is higher than usual. The child’s alertness, drinking and breathing matter as much as the number on the thermometer.
Common symptoms
- Warm skin and raised temperature
- Irritability or sleepiness
- Poor feeding
- Cough, rash or vomiting may accompany fever
Possible causes
- Common viral infections
- Ear, throat or urine infections
- Other childhood illnesses
- Recently after some vaccinations
When to seek medical help
- A baby under 3 months with fever — seek urgent care
- The child is floppy, hard to wake, or has a non-blanching rash
- Difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, or a seizure
- You are worried — contact a pakar kanak-kanak or Kecemasan
Diagnosis
A pakar kanak-kanak examines the child and may request laboratory tests available at KPMC when needed.
Rawatan
Many fevers are self-limiting. Rawatan targets the cause and the child’s comfort. Do not give medicines except as advised by a clinician or pharmacist.
This page is for navigation and general information only. It does not diagnose illness or replace assessment by a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe, sudden or rapidly worsening, go to Kecemasan & Trauma or call 999.
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Questions patients often ask
Is there a children’s walk-in clinic?
KPMC lists a children’s walk-in clinic on the Pediatrik page. Confirm hours with the hospital.
