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Image 1. Image 3. Image 2. Featured Post. How High is Too High? Have a Fever? Here is a quick guide for when it is time to call Pediatrics East: If your child is under three months old, any fever should be addressed.
If his or her temperature is above For children ages three months to three years, call us if there is a fever of degrees or higher. For all kids three years and older, a fever of degrees or higher means it is time to call Pediatrics East. If a fever of degrees or higher lasts for more than two days, please give us a call, too. Go to the emergency room in the following circumstances: Your child is not breathing or has trouble breathing Severe abdominal pain Your child has a seizure Your child has any other apparent problems, such as swelling or trouble swallowing Low-grade Fever?
What to Do Now If your child age six months and older has a fever that registers above Here are the steps you can take to help lower a fever: Give Tylenol infant or kid variety, depending on their age.
Take a lukewarm bath not a cold or ice water bath or a sponge bath. Give plenty of fluids, such as water and juices. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. If your baby is 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature up to F If your baby is 6 to 24 months old and has a temperature higher than F If your baby also has other signs or symptoms — such as a cold, cough or diarrhea — you might contact the doctor sooner based on their severity.
If you think you should contact the doctor, go ahead. After hours, you might be able to use a hour nurse line offered through the doctor's office or your health insurance company. Prepare for emergencies in advance by asking your baby's doctor during a checkup what to do and where to go if your baby needs emergency care.
Learn basic first aid, including CPR, and keep emergency phone numbers and addresses handy. Be prepared to help the medical staff understand what's happening with your baby. Expect questions about:. Before you contact your baby's doctor, make sure you're prepared to jot down any instructions. Have your pharmacy's contact information ready, too. Being prepared will save you and your baby's doctor time during a phone call, office visit or emergency situation. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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You may opt-out of e-mail communications at any time by clicking on the Unsubscribe link in the e-mail. How high is too high? Should I call the doctor immediately? Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. It is most accurate to use a rectal thermometer for infants and young children. Lim says. So what is a fever?
Fever is defined as a temperature over Normal body temperature is
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