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1. health.clevelandclinic.org › kids-fevers-when-toWhen to Worry About a Child's Fever - Cleveland Clinic Health ...

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   23 hours ago · In a child over 4 months, fevers of up to 104 F shouldn’t cause alarm. A mild fever that lasts up to five days is OK for most kids. A fever that doesn’t affect your child too much. If your ...

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3. wfmchealth.org › pediatric-health-care › fever-inFever in Children: What to Do and When to Worry

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   6 days ago · Most fevers are a sign that your child’s immune system is working as it should, fighting off infections. If your child’s pediatrician tells you to monitor their mild fever (less than 102°F) at home, there are a few things you can do to lower their temperature and lessen your child’s symptoms.

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   Is it easier to put a thermometer in your child's armpit?

   • “It’s certainly easier to place the thermometer in your child’s armpit,” she says. “It will stay put as you hold your child.” The armpit (axillary) method is appropriate for any age — and nearly as accurate. So is the oral method, although children usually can’t hold the thermometer under their tongue until age four.

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   What is a normal temperature for a child?

   • A fever is an increase in your child's body temperature. Normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). Fever is generally defined as greater than 100.4°F (38°C). A fever can be serious in young children. What causes a fever in children? Fever is commonly caused by a viral infection. Your child's body uses a fever to help fight the virus.

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   Can a high temperature cause a fever in a child?

   • Here are five myths — and truths — to cool your head about childhood fevers. Truth: A high temperature may indicate a serious illness in teens and adults, but not always in children 12 and under. A child’s immune system isn’t as finely tuned, so it attacks every germ at full force.

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5. motherhoodcommunity.com › toddler-fever-chartToddler Fever Chart: What’s Too High & Danger Signs To Know?

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   May 9, 2024 · Place the tip of the thermometer in the middle of your child’s armpit. Wait for the thermometer to beep. Oral Temperature. Clean the thermometer with soap and water. Place the tip under your child’s tongue. Wait for the beep. Rectal Temperature. Clean the thermometer. Cover the tip with petroleum jelly. Put your baby on their back.

6. www.summerhealth.com › blog › your-questionsYour questions, answered: Your child's fever

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   5 days ago · The best type of thermometer depends on your child’s age. For young infants, rectal thermometers are recommended, and for older infants and toddlers, you can use forehead, ear, or under-arm thermometers for a quick temperature check. For older kids, you can use an oral or forehead thermometer.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Axillary thermometers that go under the armpit. Ear thermometers that go into the ear canal. Forehead thermometers use infrared technology to measure heat waves coming off the temporal artery.

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   May 6, 2024 · The cause of your child's fever may not be known. What temperature is a fever in children? An ear or forehead temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher; An oral or pacifier temperature of 100°F (37.8°C) or higher; An armpit temperature of 99°F (37.2°C) or higher; What is the best way to take my child's temperature?