This module supports you to develop essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to undertake effective consultations and provide care to children with a fever or signs of sepsis.

This has primarily been designed for pharmacists working in community pharmacy but may also be useful for pharmacists working in other settings.

Estimated completion time: 20 minutes

Learning from this module complements content covered in the following module:

• Paediatrics: An introduction to Constipation, Diarrhoea and Vomiting

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Interpret the main signs and symptoms of fever and outline the appropriate management of a child presenting with a fever.
2. Recognise the causes of fever.
3. Describe the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children and neonates.
4. Recognise red flags for children presenting with fever or sepsis requiring onward referral.