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1. health.choc.org › guide › feversFever Chart Guide - When to Go to the ER | CHOC - When to ...

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   When a child’s fever is not emergent, the first goal should be to reduce the fever. Medicine, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, is usually the fastest and most effective way to lower a kid’s fever. Infants and babies younger than 2 months old should not be given medicine for fever without a pediatrician’s visit.

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

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   Reducing the fever will not get rid of the infection, but it can relieve some discomfort and allow for an opportunity to re-evaluate your child's symptoms. Learn what temperature is considered a fever for a child, how to bring a child’s fever down and when to see a doctor or go to the emergency room (ER).

3. www.powershealth.org › about-us › newsroomFevers in Children Causes Treatments and When to be Concerned

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   Nov 14, 2024 · Viral infections: These are the leading cause of fevers in children and include illnesses like the common cold, flu or other respiratory infections. Viral fevers usually resolve on their own without specific treatments. Bacterial infections: Infections like strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections or pneumonia can cause fever.

4. www.healthlinkbc.ca › health-topics › fever-orFever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger - HealthLink BC

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   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.

5. health.clevelandclinic.org › kids-fevers-when-toWhen To Take Your Child to the Hospital for a Fever

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   Oct 24, 2024 · You should take your child to the ER for a fever if they’re under 3 months old, their fever lasts more than five days or if fever reducers aren’t working.

6. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › worry-childs-feverWhen to worry about your child's fever - Harvard Health

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   Jun 1, 2020 · The vast majority of fevers are nothing to worry about, and pass in a day or two. Sometimes, though, parents should worry. Here are some circumstances when you should be worried about a fever and seek medical attention immediately: If your child is less than 3 months old.

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   What if a child's fever is not emergent?

   • When a child’s fever is not emergent, the first goal should be to reduce the fever. Medicine, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, is usually the fastest and most effective way to lower a kid’s fever. Infants and babies younger than 2 months old should not be given medicine for fever without a pediatrician’s visit.

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   Is a fever a sign that your child is fighting off germs?

   • But the truth is that a fever is actually a sign that your child is fighting off germs. It’s doing what it’s supposed to. And that’s a good thing. 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. Mild fevers can be monitored at home.

   When To Take Your Child to the Hospital for a Fever

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   When should I take my child to the ER for a fever?

   • Learn more about our editorial process. You should take your child to the ER for a fever if they’re under 3 months old, their fever lasts more than five days or if fever reducers aren’t working.

   When To Take Your Child to the Hospital for a Fever

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   Can a child get a fever a day?

   • Most of the time, it isn’t serious. Fevers are very common. They are part of how the body fights infection. The average child will get several viral infections a year — which means several fevers. The vast majority of fevers are nothing to worry about, and pass in a day or two. Sometimes, though, parents should worry.

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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.

   Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger - HealthLink BC

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

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   Feb 4, 2022 · If your baby (newborn to 3 months) has a fever, these are reasons to take them to the ER: Temperature: Both a high or low temperature are concerning.