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   How do I know if my child has a fever?

   • There's probably no cause for alarm if your child has a fever but is responsive. This means your child makes eye contact with you and responds to your facial expressions and to your voice. Your child may also be drinking fluids and playing. Call your child's health care provider if your child:

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   When should you see a baby with a fever?

   • "I'm going to want to see that child with a fever who's not drinking as much, maybe has a symptom they're more concerned about, such as coughing or vomiting, to make sure we're not dealing with something more serious." Dr. Ardon says that babies younger than 3 months old who are feverish seek care immediately.

   Mayo Clinic Minute: How to tell if your child has a fever

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   Should a child with a fever be on an antibiotic?

   • Dr. Rajapakse says a common misconception she tries to dispel is that children with fevers need to be on an antibiotic before they can return to school or day care. "Giving a child with a viral infection, an antibiotic, does not help them at all. It won't help them get better faster, and it can cause them harm," says Dr. Rajapakse.

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   May 7, 2022 · For most children and adults, a fever may be uncomfortable. But it usually isn't a cause for concern. For infants, however, even a low fever may mean there's a serious infection.

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   Accompanied by. Abdominal pain or cramping. Bloody or cloudy urine. Bloody stools. Chest pain or tightness. Chills. Cough. Decreased energy or fatigue. Diarrhea. Ear pain or discharge. Frequent or painful urination. Headache. Loss of appetite. Muscle aches. Nausea or vomiting.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · The most common symptoms are fever and a cough, including a barking cough linked to croup.

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   Aug 31, 2022 · August 31, 2022. When kids get sick, most of the time, viruses or bacteria cause their infections. While viral and bacterial infections can have similar symptoms, such as coughing, sore throat and fever, one big difference between the two is how they are treated. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases ...

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   Sep 5, 2023 · September 5, 2023. A fever – when the body's temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit – is typically a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what signs to watch for when your child is running a high temperature. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute.

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   Sep 6, 2019 · A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, and a sign that you're fighting an illness or infection. The average normal temperature for a health person is 98.6 F (37 C). When it rises above that, especially in infants and toddlers, it can be serious. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Fever or chills. Cold-like symptoms such as congestion, runny nose or sore throat. People may only have a few symptoms or none. People who have no symptoms but test positive for COVID-19 are called asymptomatic. For example, many children who test positive don't have symptoms of COVID-19 illness.