Pediatric Fevers: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
CAT3B: 1 point | 
1 Hour | 
20 Sep 2025
Overview
About this course
Fever is a frequent concern in infants and children, leading to primary care visits that need emergency care. A thorough clinical history and physical examination are crucial in identifying and managing pediatric emergencies such as febrile seizure or febrile convulsions and their important differentials. Red flags in febrile episodes may warrant a referral to a specialist for further workup and investigation.
This e-learning module aims to discuss the approach to fever in infants and children and its emergent measures in addressing it, identifying red flags, and when to refer to a specialist
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand fever in infants and children, and know how to manage them at the primary care level
- Define febrile seizure and know emergent measures that can be taken to address it
- Identify red flags in pediatric fevers that warrant further investigation
Topics covered
- Fever in Infants and Children
- Features
- Causes
- Management
- Febrile Seizures and Emergency Management
- Important Differentials
- Summary
CAT3B: 1 Point Available
- Score at least 80% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
Keywords: febrile seizure, febrile convulsions, pediatric emergencies, febrile, simple febrile seizure, complex febrile seizure, fever seizure, febrile seizure symptoms, febrile seizure age, febrile temperature
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