Table 1 Items representing the fever concepts 'fearful' and 'functional'

1

Lowering temperature at the beginning prevents the development of a serious disease.

2

The body can cope with most germs itself.

3

Fever and diseases with fever are important for the healthy development of my child.

4

High fever indicates that the child's body is fighting.

5

Fever belongs to childhood - there is not much one can do.

6

The safest way to treat fever is the administration of antibiotics.