Fever guides for parents
What to know when your child has a fever
Reference guides for parents in Southeast Asia on dosage, fever thresholds, and when to seek help. Content based on Singapore health guidance.
Guides
6 of 29 guidesHow Much Paracetamol Should I Give My Child?
Enter your child's weight and pick the bottle concentration. Returns the reference dose range for the syrups commonly stocked in Singapore.
How Much Ibuprofen Should I Give My Child?
Dose at 10 mg/kg per dose, every 6–8 hours, up to 3 doses in 24 hours. Enter weight to see the dose for Nurofen syrup.
Fever in a Baby Under 3 Months: What to Do
A fever of 38.0°C or above in a baby this young needs urgent assessment, even if they look well. Do not give medicine first.
Febrile Seizure in a Child: What to Do
Stay calm, time it, keep your child safe, and never put anything in their mouth. When to call 995 and when to go to A&E.
Toddler Fever 39°C: When to Monitor vs Seek Help
A 39°C fever alone is rarely an emergency, but certain signs alongside it mean a trip to your GP or the nearest A&E shouldn't wait.
Fever at Night: When Should Parents Worry?
Fevers often spike at night. What's normal, when to wake your child, and the signs that need immediate attention.