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1. health.clevelandclinic.org › your-childs-fevers-5When Your Child Has a Fever: 5 Myths Debunked

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   Sep 29, 2021 · Myth #5: A high fever will cause seizures. Truth: Contrary to popular belief, a high fever will not cause seizures. Febrile seizures are not caused by high fever, says Dr. Klein. They’re caused ...

2. www.seattlechildrens.org › conditions › a-zFever - Myths Versus Facts - Seattle Children's

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   Dec 30, 2022 · Let these facts help you better understand fever. MYTH. My child feels warm, so she has a fever. FACT. Children can feel warm for a many reasons. Examples are playing hard, crying, getting out of a warm bed or hot weather. They are "giving off heat." Their skin temperature should return to normal in about 20 minutes. About 80% of ...

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4. patient.info › childrens-health › fever-in-childrenFever in Children (High Temperature): Symptoms and Treatment

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   Oct 15, 2024 · A raised body temperature, measuring 38°C or higher. Feeling hot to touch. Feeling cold and shivery. Looking pale. Headache. Tummy ache. Red or flushed skin. Feeling sick. The actual level of the temperature in fever is not a good guide to how severely ill a child is once they are older than 6 months.

5. www.healthday.com › child-health › fever-in-childrenFevers in Children: Causes, Treatments and When to be Concerned

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   Nov 14, 2024 · Symptoms of fever in a child. The signs of a fever in children can vary depending on their age and the severity of the fever. Some common symptoms may include the following. Warm or hot forehead: A fever is often first noticed by feeling the child’s forehead, though a thermometer is needed for an accurate reading.

6. www.mhg.sg › childrens-feverChildren’s Fever: What are the Signs and When to Worry?

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   Nov 12, 2024 · It is considered a mild fever when the temperature hits 37.6°C to 38°C, and for a high fever, 39oC to 40oC or higher. When your kids have fever, there are several common signs you may notice, such as: Warmer body than usual. Sweating. Refuses to drink or eat. Persistent crying.

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   With a high fever: The child feels very hot. It is likely one of the highest fevers the child has ever had. With a moderate fever: The child feels warm or hot. You are sure the child has a fever. With a mild fever: The child may feel a little warm. You think the child might have a fever, but you're not sure.

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   Do children have a fever if they feel warm?

   • About 80% of children who act sick and feel warm do have a fever. If you want to be sure, take the temperature. These are the cutoffs for fever using different types of thermometers: MYTH. All fevers are bad for children. FACT. Fevers turn on the body's immune system. They help the body fight infection.

   Fever - Myths Versus Facts - Seattle Children's

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   Can a high temperature cause a fever in a child?

   • Here are five myths — and truths — to cool your head about childhood fevers. Truth: A high temperature may indicate a serious illness in teens and adults, but not always in children 12 and under. A child’s immune system isn’t as finely tuned, so it attacks every germ at full force.

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   Can a child run a fever if he has a cold?

   • Children tend to run higher fevers than adults. The degree of fever may not show how serious your child's illness is. With a minor illness, such as a cold, a child may have an oral temperature of 40°C (104°F). But a very serious infection may not cause a fever or may cause only a mild fever.

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   Does a fever show how serious a child's illness is?

   • The degree of fever may not show how serious your child's illness is. With a minor illness, such as a cold, a child may have an oral temperature of 40°C (104°F). But a very serious infection may not cause a fever or may cause only a mild fever. With many illnesses, a fever temperature can go up and down very quickly and often.

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   How do you know if a child's temperature is too hot?

   • Each child has a normal temperature range that may be different from another child's. Mild increases to 38°C (100.4°F) can be caused by exercising, wearing too many clothes, taking a hot bath, or being outside in hot weather. Temperature varies depending on how you take it. The most common ways to measure it are: Under the tongue. In the armpit.

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

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   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. Rubbing alcohol, inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can be toxic.