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Editorial
. 2007 Sep 1;335(7617):409-10.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39295.383843.AD.

Recognising serious illness in feverish young children in primary care

Editorial

Recognising serious illness in feverish young children in primary care

Anthony Harnden. BMJ. .

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Increasing the opportunity for prompt clinical assessment is the priority

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