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1. 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 ...

2. www.advil.ca › resources › childrens-fever-painChildren’s Temperature Chart | Advil Canada

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   Normal Armpit Temperature. Fever. Children of any age. 36.5°C – 37.5°C. (97.8°F – 99.5°F) 37.6°C (99.6°F) or higher. A few tips to consider: Do not use an oral thermometer to take a rectal temperature, or a rectal thermometer for oral temperature taking. Clean the thermometer with cool, soapy water before and after each use.

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

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   An infant less than 28 days old has a fever of 100.4 or more ; A child’s fever is at 105°F (40.5°C) and doesn’t decrease 1-2 degrees after taking fever-reducing medicine. A child’s fever is above 105°F (40.5°C). Children should also be taken to the emergency department if they have a fever of any temperature and are also experiencing:

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

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   It’s best to take the temperature rectally for children ages 3 and younger. A rectal temperature more than 100.4°F (38°C) is considered a fever. When taken orally, a temperature higher than 99.5°F (37.5°C) is diagnosed as a fever. A child who is eating and sleeping well and having playful moments often doesn’t need any fever-lowering ...

5. www.healthline.com › health › childrens-healthWhen Is a Fever Too High for a Child, Toddler, or Newborn?

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   Nov 26, 2020 · A fever starts with any temperature that reaches 100.4°F or above. A temperature between 100.4°F and 102.2°F is considered a low-grade fever; a temperature above 102.2°F is considered a high ...

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6. 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.

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   When should a child get a fever?

   • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, if your child is younger than 3 months of age and has a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, you should call your child's healthcare provider immediately. If you are unsure, always check with your child's healthcare provider for a diagnosis. When should a fever be treated?

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   Why does my child's temperature increase when he has a fever?

   • When your child has a fever, the body works the same way to control the temperature, but it has temporarily reset its thermostat at a higher temperature. The temperature increases for a number of reasons: Chemicals, called cytokines and mediators, are made in the body in response to an invasion from a microorganism, malignancy, or other intruder.

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   What is a fever in a child?

   • Fever is a common symptom in kids and can occur when a child’s body is responding to an infection, or as a result of an inflammatory process. A fever occurs when the body’s internal temperature rises above its normal level. Pediatricians usually consider a fever to be a temperature of 100.4°F or above (when taken rectally).

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   What if my child has a fever above 104?

   • Your child is of any age and has repeated fevers above 104°F (40°C). Your child is younger than 2 years of age and a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) continues for more than 1 day. Your child is 2 years old or older and a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) continues for more than 3 days. Your baby is fussy or cries and cannot be soothed.

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   When should a child go to the ER for a fever?

   • Age 6 to 24 months with a temperature above 102 ° F, lasting more than a day. If a fever does not respond to acetaminophen or ibuprofen and continues to persist, that is also a good time to seek medical care. When should you take your child to the ER for a fever?

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8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › fever-in-childrenFever in Children - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Fever in a young baby can be a sign of a dangerous infection. Your child is of any age and has repeated fevers above 104°F (40°C). Your child is younger than 2 years of age and a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) continues for more than 1 day. Your child is 2 years old or older and a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) continues for more than 3 days.