When to take a child to the hospital for a fever. In general, a child three years, or older, with a fever over 102 °F for two or more days should be seen by a healthcare professional.

A fever is a symptom, much like a cough, runny nose, or a sore throat. So it can be an indication that your child may need medical attention. Find out more about what you need to do when y ...

Any time an infant younger than 60 days develops a fever, even though the baby looks healthy otherwise, parents should reach out to their pediatrician for guidance, O’Leary said.

Furthermore, the AAP infant fever guidelines for ages 8-60 days with a fever at or above 100.4° F offer more nuanced age-based risk stratification.

Black and Hispanic/Latino infants who were brought to hospitals with a fever were less likely to have documented shared decision-making regarding lumbar puncture and ED discharge, a study found ...

What is the acceptable way to reduce an infant’s fever quickly and prevent febrile seizures? Should I use cold towels or a combination of ibuprofen (Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol)? —Felix ...