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When your child has a fever, it can be difficult to determine whether it is serious enough to see a pediatrician. Cindy Gellner, MD, goes over some myths and facts about fevers in children and infants ...
SATURDAY, Dec. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Fever-related seizures in young children can be alarming for parents, but they're usually not life-threatening, an expert says. During a so-called ...
Is sleeping with a fever dangerous? Should you wake your child to check their temperature? Get answers to your questions about caring for fever at night.
Imagine your child develops a skin rash of red dots, runs a fever and feels tired. When things don’t improve within a few ...
Fever symptoms may include more than just an increase in body temperature. In adults and children, a temperature of 100.4F (38C) or higher marks a fever. In babies, a temperature of 99.5F (37.5C ...
One in 3 parents may be giving fever-reducing medicine to their young children when it’s not needed, according to a new Mott Poll.
Is your child throwing up but fever-free? Find out the most common reasons kids vomit with no fever.
Complex febrile seizures, on the other hand, may last longer, involve only one side of the body, or cause the child to lose consciousness. While complex febrile seizures are less common, they ...
A fever with a rash in a child is often due to a viral infection. Although treatment may not always be necessary, caregivers should always speak to a doctor.