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Fever and rashes are a common concern for parents with young children. Follow the links below to information on nappy rash and other rashes, and causes and effects of fever in babies.
Updated September 2008
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Intertrigo
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Where skin is folded so that one area of skin is in contact with another, such as under the armpit, or under the chin of a plump baby, the skin can develop a rash due to staying wet most of the time. This rash is called intertrigo.
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Sep 2008
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Using paracetamol or ibuprofen
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Paracetamol has been safely used for many years to help with mild to moderate pain and fever. Ibuprofen is a newer medication.
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Jul 2008
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Roseola infantum
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Roseola is one of the very common mild viruses that can cause a temperature and rash in babies and young children. It usually does not cause problems for the child except sometimes causing the child to feel unwell
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Jul 2008
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Nappy rash
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Better Health Channel
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Nappy rash is commonly caused when a baby's skin is exposed to a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Treatment options include more frequent nappy changes and avoiding things that irritate the skin. Severe nappy rash needs prompt medical attention.
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May 2008
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Roseola infantum
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Better Health Channel
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Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella.
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May 2008
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Poos, wees and nappies
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you have a baby, you spend a lot of time changing nappies and cleaning little bottoms. answers to questions parents often ask.
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Feb 2008
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Febrile fits
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myDr
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Febrile fits are fairly common in children. About 3 to 4 per cent of all children have had a febrile fit before the age of 5 years.
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Dec 2007
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Fever - febrile convulsions
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Better Health Channel
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A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure that occurs in children when they have a high fever. A febrile convulsion is not epilepsy and does not cause brain damage.
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Nov 2007
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Nappy rash
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to recognising and treating nappy rash.
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Oct 2007
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Thrush
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Thrush is a common infection in the mouth of babies, on rashes and in the vagina of women. It can be very irritating but it is treatable.
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Oct 2007
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Skin Diseases in Children
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about skin diseases that affect children.
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Sep 2007
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Skin Diseases in Babies
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on skin diseases in babies.
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Aug 2007
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Babies in hot weather
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The hot weather can be a time of risk for babies because they are easily affected by the heat. It is important to keep them from getting overheated. Babies can get stressed by the heat and need extra care in very hot weather.
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Aug 2007
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Fever
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Fever is not an illness in itself, but is the sign of an illness. A guide to recognising and treating the causes of fever in young children.
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Jan 2007
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Nappy rash
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Nappy rash happens when a baby's skin is covered by a wet or dirty nappy for too long.
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Oct 2006
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Fever - children
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Better Health Channel
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Fevers are a sign of infection in the body. Normal body temperature is under 38C. If your child has a fever, they will have a higher temperature than normal.
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Sep 2006
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Nappy rash
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myDr
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Nappy rash can result from contact dermatitis, or from a fungal thrush infection.
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Jul 2006
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Nappy rash treatments
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myDr
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Nappy rash can be treated using a number of different over the counter medications, depending on the cause. These include barrier creams, anti-fungal preparations and products containing hydrocortisone.
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Jun 2006
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Disposable nappies for preventing napkin dermatitis in infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Although generally not a serious condition, napkin dermatitis is common and causes discomfort for infants, anxiety for carers and burdens the health care system. A variety of napkins are available. Carers and health care workers require evidence to assi...
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Apr 2006
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