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1. www.health.harvard.edu › treating-fever-in-adultsFever in adults: when to worry - Harvard Health

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   May 22, 2023 · When to worry about fever. If you have a fever over 104°F (40°C), you should call your doctor. Seek medical help right away if you have a fever along with any of these symptoms: seizure. loss of consciousness. confusion. stiff neck. trouble breathing. severe pain anywhere in the body. swelling or inflammation of any part of the body.

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2. www.goodrx.com › conditions › feverWhen Should I Go to the ER for a Fever? - GoodRx

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   Feb 4, 2022 · When should you go to the hospital for a fever? The reasons to go to the hospital or ER for a fever vary with age. So we’ll break it down by age group below. Babies. Fever is treated a little differently in babies and children in comparison to adults.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › feverFever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 26, 2022 · Adults; Age Temperature What to do; 18 years and up: Up to 102 F (38.9 C) taken orally: Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Medication isn't needed. Call the doctor if the fever is accompanied by a severe headache, stiff neck, shortness of breath, or other unusual signs or symptoms. 18 years and up: Above 102 F (38.9 C) taken orally

4. www.healthline.com › health › cold-fluFever in Adults: Characteristics, Types, and When It's Serious

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   Sep 17, 2019 · Characteristics. Types. When it's serious. Causes. Treatments. When to go to the ER. Takeaway. You may need to get plenty of rest and drink fluids to help your body heal. But if you have a high or...

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › feverFever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 7, 2022 · Symptoms. Body temperatures vary slightly from person to person and at different times of day. The average temperature has traditionally been defined as 98.6 F (37 C). A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › feverFever - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   May 7, 2022 · Treatment. For a low-grade fever, your care provider may not recommend taking medications to lower your body temperature. These minor fevers may be helpful in reducing the number of microbes causing your illness. Fevers above 102 F (38.9 C) tend to cause discomfort and often require treatment.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › when-to-see-a-doctor-forWhen to See a Healthcare Provider for a Fever - Verywell Health

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   Mar 1, 2023 · When to See a Healthcare Provider for Fever. Fever is defined as a core temperature higher than 100.4°F (38°C). A low-grade fever is a core temperature between 99.6°F to 100.3°F. In adults, a low-grade fever isn't usually concerning unless it comes and goes. But in babies, any fever at all can signal a serious problem.