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ModeratePaediatricsFebrile child – risk stratificationuk-plab-1

A 3-year-old boy presents with a 1-day history of fever (38.8°C), tachycardia and being off his food. He is alert, with capillary refill <2 seconds and no focal signs. His immunisations are up to date. There is no rash. According to NICE guidance on fever in under 5s, how should he be risk stratified?

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