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Bookmark or Share- A parent’s guide to fevers: Notes from a pediatricianWhat is a fever and when should you treat your child’s fever? A temperature of 100.4 F or 38 C is classified as a fever. How parents treat it depends on the age of the child. If the child is under 3 months old and has a fever, it should be treated as a medical emergency unless they have been told otherwise by the child’s primary care provider.
- When To Take Your Child to the Hospital for a FeverYou should take your child to the ER for a fever if they’re under 3 months old, their fever lasts more than five days or if fever reducers aren’t working.
- What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever – Children's HealthA temperature of 100.4 ° F or higher is considered a fever for a child. Look for these signs that your child may have a fever: Feels warmer than usual; Sweating; Shivering; Loss of appetite; General body aches; Fussiness or irritability; If you suspect your child has a fever, use a thermometer to take their temperature. Which thermometer is ...
- What to Do When Your Kid Has a Fever - WebMDFever is a defense against infection. Your child's body is raising its temperature to kill the germs. In most cases it's harmless and goes away on its own in 3 days. Acetaminophen can lower...
- Fever in Children - Johns Hopkins MedicineChildren with fevers may become more uncomfortable as the temperature rises. In addition to a body temperature greater than 100.4°F (38°C), symptoms may include: Your child may not be as active or talkative as usual. He or she may seem fussier, less hungry, and thirstier. Your child may feel warm or hot.
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