Fever in Children

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What is Fever in Children?

Children with fevers may become more uncomfortable as the temperature rises. In addition to a body temperature greater than 100.4°F (38°C), symptoms may include: Your child may not be as active or talkative as usual. He or she may seem fussier, less hungry, and thirstier.

Symptoms

Feel hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest.
Feel sweaty.
Look or feel unwell.
Have a seizure or fit, called a febrile seizure.

Complications

Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years are at increased risk of a seizure that occurs during a fever (febrile seizure). About a third of the children who have one febrile seizure will have another one, most commonly within the next 12 months.

Causes

Flu
Heat stroke
Infectious diseases
Otitis media
Blood transfusion
Meningitis
Some autoimmune diseases
Some kinds of cancer
Urinary tract infections

Risk factors

Your child has been in a very hot place, such as inside a hot car. Your child has a seizure (convulsion). Your child has other symptoms such as a severe headache, stiff neck, or an unexplained rash. Your child is taking steroids or has an immune system problem, such as cancer.

Prevention

Give your child an antifever medicine, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. DON'T give your child aspirin. It has been linked to a serious, potentially fatal disease, called Reye syndrome.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Offer plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration.
Offer plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration.
Never use rubbing alcohol or cold baths to bring the fever down.
Dress your child in lightweight clothing and cover with a light sheet or blanket.

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How is it treated?

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The most effective way to treat fever is to use a medication such as acetaminophen (sample brand name: Tylenol) or ibuprofen (sample brand names: Advil, Motrin). These treatments can reduce the child's discomfort and lower the child's temperature by 2 to 3°F (1 to 1.5°C).

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