A fever isn't an illness. It's a symptom of one. A fever usually means that the body is fighting an illness and the immune system is working harder. If your baby has a fever, in most cases it means they've gotten a cold,flu, or other viral infection. Bacterial infections are anoth...
Fever in a small baby (less than 12 weeks old) is considered much more serious than it is for an older baby. For a baby under 3 months, any fever at all is too high and should be taken seriously. (But more on this later.) Babies 3 months or older Many pediatricians agree that a...
FEVER OR FINE IN A FLASH: Delivers a 10-second quick read KEEP YOUR COOL: Parent-proof rectal insertion stopper to keep you from inserting too far, and a large display with backlight makes nighttime temp checks easier. TUSH TEMP: AAP recommends that for at least the first year of baby'...
Fever in babies and children According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), normal temperature in children varies with a child’s age, time of day and level of activity. Fever is defined as a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F). A fever that requires a call to the pediatrician right...
According to theAAP, a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) in a child under 3 months (12 weeks) is considered serious enough to warrant calling or seeing a doctor right away. Additionally, the AAP notes that any child regardless of age who has a fever (100.4 F or higher) along with any of ...
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