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1. www.healthline.com › health › childrens-healthWhen Is a Fever Too High for a Child, Toddler, or Newborn?

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   Nov 26, 2020 · In older babies and toddlers, call your doctor if your child’s fever is 102.2°F or above. You’ll also want to pay attention to how your child responds to over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

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

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   Feb 26, 2022 · What to do; 0-3 months: 100.4 F (38 C) or higher taken rectally: Call the doctor, even if your child doesn't have any other signs or symptoms. 3-6 months: Up to 102 F (38.9 C) taken rectally: Encourage your child to rest and drink plenty of fluids. Medication isn't needed. Call the doctor if your child seems unusually irritable, lethargic or ...

3. www.childrens.com › health-wellness › what-to-doWhat to Do When Your Child Has a Fever – Children's Health

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   If your child has a fever, there are ways to provide relief and help reduce the fever: Fluids: Offer plenty of fluids to drink. Prolonged fever can lead to dehydration. Sponge bath: Give your child a lukewarm sponge bath to help lower their temperature. Do not put your child in cold water or use rubbing alcohol to try to cool them off.

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

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   Sep 27, 2022 · In babies and children over 3 months, call a healthcare provider if your child’s fever is higher than 104 F (40 C), or if the fever doesn’t come down with a fever-reducing medication. Your ...

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5. health.choc.org › guide › feversWhat to do if your child has a fever - Children's Hospital of ...

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   If they are an infant 3 months or younger and have a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher, call your doctor or go to the emergency department immediately. If your child is between 3 months and 3 years old and has a fever of 102.2°F or higher, call your doctor.

6. www.chop.edu › my-child-has-a-fever-now-whatMy Child Has a Fever: What Should I Do? | Children's Hospital ...

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   Call the doctor right away if your child has shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, is crying inconsolably or has severe pain, or has a change in mental state (for example, seems confused or unusually “out of it”). You should also call if you suspect your child is dehydrated.

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   How do you help a child with a fever?

   • If your child has a fever, there are ways to provide relief and help reduce the fever: Fluids: Offer plenty of fluids to drink. Prolonged fever can lead to dehydration. Sponge bath: Give your child a lukewarm sponge bath to help lower their temperature. Do not put your child in cold water or use rubbing alcohol to try to cool them off.

   What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever – Children's Health

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   What if my child has a fever?

   • Dr. Lim says doctors tend not to worry about a fever if it’s mild, lasts fewer than five days and doesn’t affect your kid’s day-to-day activities. The following fevers can be monitored at home. If needed, you can also treat them with: Fever-reducing medication such as infant or children’s acetaminophen (Tylenol®). Cool compresses.

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   When should a child go to the ER for a fever?

   • Age 6 to 24 months with a temperature above 102 ° F, lasting more than a day. If a fever does not respond to acetaminophen or ibuprofen and continues to persist, that is also a good time to seek medical care. When should you take your child to the ER for a fever?

   What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever – Children's Health

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8. www.mayoclinic.org › symptom-checker › fever-inFever in children - Mayo Clinic

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   Your child has a fever if he or she: Has a rectal, ear or forehead (temporal artery) temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher; Has an oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher; Call your doctor if: Your child is younger than 3 months and has a fever; Seek medical care if a child of any age shows any of the following: