NHS 111 Assessment 1 Practice Test

Very young infants with fever require urgent assessment because fever can be the only sign of a serious infection in this age group. Babies under 3 months have immature immune systems and can deteriorate quickly, so home care is not appropriate. This is why a child under 3 months with fever should be escalated immediately to urgent medical care. In contrast, an older child with fever who is drinking fluids is often able to be managed at home if they remain well, and a mild sore throat in a child typically doesn’t require immediate escalation unless other red flags appear.