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1. www.stanfordchildrens.org › en › topicNot All Fevers Need Treatment - Stanford Medicine Children's ...

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   A child who is eating and sleeping well and having playful moments often doesn’t need any fever-lowering treatment. But call your child’s healthcare provider in these cases: Age 3 months or younger: Rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Younger than age 2: Fever lasts more than 24 hours. Ages 2 and older: Fever lasts more than ...

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

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   Nov 14, 2024 · The most common causes of fever include the following. 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 ...

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

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   Jun 1, 2020 · If the fever is accompanied by a dark rash (small or larger spots, flat or raised) that looks almost like a bruise and doesn’t get paler when you press on it. This can be a sign of a serious infection. If your child is extremely sleepy or extremely irritable. This always worries doctors.

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

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   Dec 30, 2022 · Under the arm (Armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher. MYTH. All fevers are bad for children. FACT. Fevers turn on the body's immune system. They help the body fight infection. Normal fevers between 100° and 104° F (37.8° - 40° C) are good for sick children. MYTH. Fevers above 104° F (40° C) are dangerous.

6. www.stamfordhealth.org › healthflash-blog › primaryFevers in adults, children, and toddlers: when to worry

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   Dec 18, 2022 · For infants ages zero to three months, a temperature above 100.4 degrees F. is considered a 'fever of concern' and warrants medical attention. For children ages three months to three years, a temperature above 102 degrees F. is a 'fever of concern,' as is a temperature above 103 degrees F. in older children.

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

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   Sep 29, 2021 · Myth #1: The higher the temperature, the more serious the illness. Truth: A high temperature may indicate a serious illness in teens and adults, but not always in children 12 and under. A child ...

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   Are fevers bad for children?

   • All fevers are bad for children. FACT. Fevers turn on the body's immune system. They help the body fight infection. Normal fevers between 100° and 104° F (37.8° - 40° C) are good for sick children. MYTH. Fevers above 104° F (40° C) are dangerous. They can cause brain damage. FACT. Fevers with infections don't cause brain damage.

   Fever - Myths Versus Facts - Seattle Children's

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   What causes a fever in a child?

   • In children, fevers also usually stem from viral infections, like Covid, flu, or RSV. They tend to be short-term and acute, lasting for two to three days. Bacteria are the second big bucket of germs that can cause fevers in kids in conditions like ear infections and pneumonia. 4. Is 98.6 still considered the "normal" body temperature? Yes and no.

   Fevers in adults, children, and toddlers: when to worry

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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.

   When Your Child Has a Fever: 5 Myths Debunked - Cleveland Clinic Hea…

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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.

   When to worry about your child's fever - Harvard Health

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

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   A fever in a healthy child usually isn't dangerous, especially if the child doesn't have other symptoms and the fever goes away in 3 to 4 days. Most children who have a fever will be fussy and play less. And they may not eat as much as usual. High fevers may make your child uncomfortable, but they rarely cause serious problems.