BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
A fever is a common sign of illness, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, fevers seem to play a key role in fighting infections.
Running a fever is the body’s response to fighting infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Fevers can also result from sunburn or from getting immunization. Anyone can get a fever, regardless of age. People who have weak immune systems may tend to have fevers more often than others do.
Running a fever is the body’s response to fighting infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Fevers can also result from sunburn or from getting immunization. Anyone can get a fever, regardless of age. People who have weak immune systems may tend to have fevers more often than others do.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we give advice on what to do if your baby has a fever. If your baby has a fever or high temperature it can be very worrying. Fever can be common in babies and most recover without any problems.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
To treat a fever do...
- Give them plenty of fluids.
- Look out for dehydration.
- Give them food if they want it.
- Check on your child regularly during the night.
- Keep them at home.
- Give them paracetamol if they're distressed or unwell.
- Get medical advice if you're worried about your child.
- Do not undress your child or sponge them down to cool them – a high temperature is a natural and healthy response to infection.
- Do not cover them up in too many clothes or bedclothes.
- Do not give aspirin to under-16s.
- Do not combine ibuprofen and paracetamol, unless a GP tells you to.
- Do not give paracetamol to a child under 2 months.
- Do not give ibuprofen to a child under 3 months or under 5kg.
- Do not give ibuprofen to children with asthma.
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