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A 3-year-old boy is brought to the GP surgery with a fever of 38.5°C. He is alert, interactive, and drinking well. His colour is normal, and he has no signs of respiratory distress. Heart rate is 120 bpm and respiratory rate is 28 bpm. According to the NICE traffic light system, how should this child be classified?

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