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Fever and children



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Fever and children

Alternative Names:

Children and fever
Information:

Parents often want to know whether to call a doctor when a child has a fever. In general, get medical help if your child:

  • Is weak, tired, or lethargic
  • Has trouble breathing
  • Is under 3 months of age
  • Has a stiff neck
  • Has purple spots on the skin
  • Has a seizure
  • Has a fever over 103 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Has a fever that persists longer than 24 hours even with treatment, or is accompanied by other symptoms (like vomiting)

See fever.





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