Reliable health information and services to support children and adolescents
How to look after a child with a temperature
Most childhood infections are caused by viruses and do not respond to antibiotics. The main aim of treatment is to try to bring down your child’s temerature and make them feel better.
- Give your child paracetamol (Calpol, Disprol etc) at the maximum dose for that age. Children under the age of 16 years should NOT be given aspirin.
- Dress your child in cool clothes eg vests, shorts and keep the room cool.
- Give plenty of cool drinks, as fluid is lost with a fever, and encourage small amounts frequently. Try ice lollies etc.
- Sponge your child down with lukewarm water and dry them carefully.
- Repeat the dose of paracetamol every four hours.
- If your child does not improve or appears particularly ill, consult the doctor.
- Ill children will always be seen as soon as possible if brought to the surgery. You will not make your child worse by taking them in a pram or car to see the doctor. Often the fresh air makes feverish children feel better.
Children’s Activities at YMCA Wimbledon
Toddlers and young children can jump, slide, wriggle and crawl their way around the brightly coloured, multi-sensory structure using their imaginations and being physically active.
Telephone: 020 8542 9055
Website: www.ymca.org.uk
Email: info.wimbledon@ymcaspg.org
Healthier Together
A tool that gives consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice. The information on this site has been reviewed by experts in child health – your local paediatricians, GPs and clinicians across the region.
Website: www.swlondon-healthiertogether.nhs.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: NHS vaccinations and when to have them – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Teenage Health Freak
Their aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.
Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk
Email: webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.net
Childhood illness visual guide
Use the visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child.
Website: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses
Merton Local Directories
Health visiting service support and educates families.
Website: https://directories.merton.gov.uk/kb5/merton/directory/service.page?id=jQtwgmLV4TM
Telephone: 0330 053 9264
Email: clcht.hcpadminmerton@nhs.net
Child health clinics
Monday
Ivy Gardens Children’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 13:30 -15:30
Tuesday
The avenue Children’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 13:30 -15:30
Newminster Chlidren’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 9:30 – 11:30
Wednesday
Lower Morder Children’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 9:30 – 11:30
The Acacia Children’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 9:30 – 11:30
Church Road Children’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 9:30 – 11:30
Thursday
Abbey Children’s Centre
Telephone: 03300 539 264
Hours: 13:30 -15:30
Friday
Steers Mead Children’s Centre
Telephone 03300 539 264
Hours: 9:30-11:30
Missed School Immunizations
Telephone: 07880277958, 02035380502
