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Key information to tell your health professional

An allergy is when the body has a reaction to a trigger. Allergic reactions usually happen within a few minutes of contact but can happen a few hours later.

Most allergic reactions are mild, but more severe reactions can occur. Sometimes mild reactions can develop quickly into a more severe reaction.

Childhood immunisations covering measles, mumps and rubella and othe

Fever in babies less than 90 days of age is much more likely to be due to a serious infection requiring urgent treatment compared to fever in an older child. For this reason, all children under 90 days of age with a temperature 38°C or above should be seen urgently by a healthcare professional.

Babies have immature immune systems, which means that they are particularly at risk from infections. These infections may be mild in older children or adults but can be life-threatening for babies. It is very important to try and stop babies catching infections, particularly in the first few weeks of life