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   How do you know if your child has a fever?

   • Children 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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   What does it mean if a child has a fever?

   • When your child has a fever, it is a sign that their immune system is fighting off an infection. Reducing the fever will not get rid of the infection, but it can relieve some discomfort and allow for an opportunity to re-evaluate your child's symptoms.

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   What happens if a child has a high fever?

   • Usually, the higher a fever gets, the more irritable and disinterested children become. However, sometimes children with a high fever look surprisingly well. Children may have seizures when their temperature rises or falls rapidly (called febrile seizures). Rarely, a fever gets so high that children become listless, drowsy, and unresponsive.

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   May 7, 2022 · Between 7 and 24 months old and has a rectal temperature higher than 102 F (38.9 C) that lasts longer than one day but shows no other symptoms. If your child also has other signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough or diarrhea, you can call sooner.

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   Sep 5, 2023 · However, if your child has any of the following symptoms, call your child’s pediatrician immediately: Fevers of 104° F (40° C) — or higher that do not drop despite your at-home treatment measures. Lethargy – This is not simply fatigue. In this instance, your child is limp, almost unresponsive and won’t make eye contact.

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   What are the symptoms that my child may have a fever? Children 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.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · September 26, 2022/Children's Health. Fever in Babies and Children: When To Worry. Behavior and age are important clues. Your knee-jerk reaction when your child develops a fevermay be to immediately start ringing the alarms. Fevers can be scary for parents, especially first-timers.

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   When your child has a fever, it is a sign that their immune system is fighting off an infection. Reducing the fever will not get rid of the infection, but it can relieve some discomfort and allow for an opportunity to re-evaluate your child's symptoms.

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   Listen. Print. All kids get a fever from time to time. Usually, a fever isn’t dangerous or bad for kids. It can even be a good thing because it can help the immune system fight infection. Still, parents might be unsure about how to handle a fever at home and when to call the doctor. Here are some tips. What Is a Fever (High Temperature)?

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   Other symptoms (such as difficulty breathing, confusion, and not drinking) indicate the severity of illness much better than the temperature does. However, a temperature over 106° F (about 41° C), although quite rare, can itself be dangerous. Fever can be useful in helping the body fight infection.