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   How do you treat a fever in a child?

   • Treating a fever depends on the degree of discomfort. If your child is uncomfortable or restless, these home care strategies may help: Dress your child in lightweight clothing. Use a light blanket if your child feels chilled, until the chills end. Don't give aspirin to children or teenagers.

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   Does Mayo Clinic have a fever?

   • Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. A fever is a rise in body temperature. It's usually a sign of infection. The fever itself is generally harmless and probably helpful. Fevers usually don't need treatment. The average body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C).

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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.

   Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do and not do when your child has a viral

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   Feb 26, 2022 · Read the label carefully for proper dosage, and be careful not to take more than one medication containing acetaminophen, such as some cough and cold medicines. Call the doctor if the fever doesn't respond to the medication, is consistently 103 F (39.4 C) or higher, or lasts longer than three days.

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   Sep 6, 2019 · September 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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   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.