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5 days ago · Any child experiencing body temperature below 95˚F (35˚C) needs immediate medical attention. Low temperature in children to this extent can lead to serious problems like organ failure.
2 days ago · A fever is a temperature above 100.4℉. High fevers can occur even with an infection that isn't life-threatening. Some children can even go as high as 107℉. A fever is a concern when a child is less than 2 years old or if it persists. This article will help you understand the causes of fevers that recur and what you can do about them.
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4 days ago · When fever spikes, it’s always a sign that something isn’t right. Likely reasons include that you’re fighting off a virus, flu or other infection, but there are also other possibilities. Here, how to treat fever at home and when to get medical attention.
1 day ago · Fever. Having a fever is not necessarily bad for children, as it could indicate your child is fighting off an infection or something minor. Your pediatrician should be called when: A child younger than 3 months has a rectal temperature of 100.4*F; A child older than 3 months has a temperature over 102.2*F
1 day ago · The flu is a viral infection that can cause fever, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. Treatment includes rest, fluids, OTC medications for symptom relief, and in some cases, antiviral medications prescribed by a healthcare provider. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for children to help prevent influenza.
1 day ago · It occurs more commonly in children, but can also occur in adults. Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, rashes followed by vesicular eruptions in foot and hand that later ulcerate. Herpangina. It occurs commonly in children between ages of 3-10 years. But Coxsackie in adults is possible. Symptoms: Fever, headache, sore throat, painful swallowing ...
