Fever is a bodily response against infection. The body increases its temperature to eliminate any germs. In most instances, it is relatively harmless and settles on its own in 3 days. What should I do for fever? You can provide the child with acetaminophen to reduce the body temperature. If older than 2 years old, […]
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Fever is an indication that the body is fighting off an infection or illness. A fever occurs once the body temperature rises than the average temperature of 98.6 degrees F. Even though a fever in a child is an issue for concern among most parents, most cases of fever with low grade temperature are not
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If an infant has a fever, the immune system is fighting off an infection or illness. A feverish infant feels warm to the touch and can appear flushed, sweaty or pale. A fever is often an initial indication in an infant. In most cases, a low fever can be managed at home, but a doctor
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Fever is not a condition but simply a symptom of various health conditions. It can also be a side effect of using certain medications. Remember that fever is one of the common reasons why parents bring their children to the emergency department. Fever or an elevated body temperature also plays a vital role in the
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An infant or toddler who awakens at night time with a fever can be frightening. Take note that fever usually occurs once the body is dealing with an infection. The fever usually clears up within a span of a few days. On the other hand, a fever that develops in night time can make the
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