When to refer to the pharmacist

• All children with a fever
• If a child’s temperature is high for over 24 hours or rises above 39˚C despite treatment
• If the child has a febrile convulsion, has had one in the past or if there is a family history of them
• Any child with a stiff neck, vomiting, a dislike of light or a rash on the skin; these symptoms could indicate meningitis
• If a child has had regular doses of painkillers for three days and is still unwell
• A child who is dehydrated
• If a child’s skin is painful or appears infected
• Any child with worsening symptoms.