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1. 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.

2. www.parents.com › health › feverThe Do's and Don'ts of Fighting a Fever - Parents

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   Jul 24, 2023 · Don't Underdress (or Overdress) Your Child. It's natural for a kid developing a fever to want to dress more warmly than others in the room. But Dr. Tran says to make sure they're not overdressed ...

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

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Call a healthcare provider if your baby has any fever or if their temperature drops below 97.7 F (36.5 C) rectally. Your infant or child over 3 months has a fever: In babies and children over 3 ...

5. www.webmd.com › children › treat-fever-young-childrenWhat to Do When Your Kid Has a Fever - WebMD

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   May 20, 2023 · Another option is ibuprofen if your child is at least 6 months old. There's a lot you can do to make them feel better. Put a cool compress on their head and keep their room at a moderate ...

6. kidshealth.org › en › parentsFever Symptoms & Treatment (for Parents) (for Parents)

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   If your child has a fever: Have them wear lightweight clothing and stay covered with a light sheet or blanket. Heavy clothes and blankets can keep the body from cooling, which can make your child uncomfortable. Keep the room at a comfortable temperature — not too hot or too cold. Make sure they get plenty of rest.

7. 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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   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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   Should a child take medicine if he has a fever?

   • Treating a fever with medicine isn't needed if a child is still playing and drinking normally and doesn’t have pain. Give medicine only when a fever causes a child discomfort or keeps them from drinking. While kids have a fever, keep an eye on them, help them to rest, and keep offering liquids to drink.

   Fever Symptoms & Treatment (for Parents) (for Parents) - KidsHealth

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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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   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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   Should you eat a fever if your child has a cold?

   • Ignore the old saying, "Feed a cold, starve a fever," says pediatrician David L. Hill, M.D., author of Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro. Children with a fever may be less hungry than normal, but when they do want to eat, offer a generally healthy, well-balanced diet. Nourished kids may be better able to fight infections.

   The Do's and Don'ts of Fighting a Fever - Parents

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

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   Normal body temperature. The average normal body temperature taken orally (under the tongue) is about 37°C (98.6°F). It usually rises during the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning to a high of 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the late afternoon. Each child has a normal temperature range that may be different from another child's.