Treatment FAQ

when to seek treatment for fever in child

by Houston Skiles DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Seek immediate medical attention if any of these signs or symptoms accompanies a fever:
  1. Severe headache.
  2. Rash.
  3. Unusual sensitivity to bright light.
  4. Stiff neck and pain when you bend your head forward.
  5. Mental confusion, strange behavior or altered speech.
  6. Persistent vomiting.
  7. Difficulty breathing or chest pain.
  8. Abdominal pain.
May 7, 2022

What can I do when my child has a fever?

When a child has a fever, there are several treatments that must be done, including:

  1. Check his temperature To check your child's temperature, you can use a thermometer. Normal body temperature ranges from 36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius. ...
  2. Check other symptoms appear When your child has a fever, pay attention to the symptoms or behavior he shows. ...
  3. Give medicine and increase fluid intake

How to reduce fever in children within 2 minutes?

Some daily tips for preventing a fever in your child can include:

  • Giving fever medicine as prescribed by your child’s doctor.
  • Not bundling up or overdressing your child. ...
  • Sponging your child with lukewarm water or putting him or her in a shallow bathtub containing 2 to 3 inches of water and dripping water over the child’s body. ...
  • Giving your child plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration during a fever.

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When should children go to the hospital for a fever?

When your child is between the ages of 90 days and 36 months old, seek emergency care if their temperature is about 102.2 degrees F. In case your child is older than 36 months old, seek emergency care after two days if they have maintained a fever of 102 degrees F. Experiencing rashes throughout their body.

How to know when a child has a fever?

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Muscle aches
  • Runny nose/congestion
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Gastrointestinal issues (like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea)

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When should a child seek medical attention for a fever?

It's also a good idea to call your doctor if: Your child has a fever greater than 102° F (or 39° C). It's probably nothing serious, but it's worth checking in with a doctor or nurse to go through things and see if a visit to the office or emergency room makes sense.

What is an unsafe fever for a child?

If your child's fever reads 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, don't panic right away. Fevers with infections rarely jump past 105 degrees. That's alarming but nothing to make you fear your kid's life. It's when temperature press past 107 degrees is when you worry.

What are Covid symptoms in kids?

Emergency warning signs include trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds — depending on your child's skin tone.

How long is Covid fever?

COVID-19 recovery. Post-COVID-19 symptoms, such as lingering cough, on and off fever, weakness, and changes to your senses of smell or taste, can persist for weeks or even months after you recover from acute illness. Persistent symptoms are sometimes known as long COVID-19.

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