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Children's pain and fever
Pain
Fever
Understanding the problem
Red flags
Immunisations
Treatment options
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Pain
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Pain
Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something somewhere needs attention. It is a complex feeling and can be hard to describe, particularly for young children. So, how do we feel pain? Pain is controlled by the nervous system, and when we are ill or have hurt ourselves, a pathway is set in motion:
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