Sheila Roberts Senior lecturer in children’s nursing, School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, England Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the mechanisms and manifestations of fever in children • To understand the main aspects involved in assessing and managing a child presenting with fever • To count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers) • To contribute towards your professional development...