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How long should a child have a fever before going to the doctor?
Call your pediatrician if your child: Has a temperature of 104 F or higher. Is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 100.4 F or higher. Has a fever that lasts for more than 72 hours (or more than 24 hours if your child is under age 2)
How long is too long for a child to have a fever?
Fever is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection. A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher means a fever. See your doctor if your child has a temperature that lasts for more than three days or if your child has a fever and is less than three months old.
What is the longest a fever should last?
Most fevers go away on their own within a few hours to days as your body beats the infection. If your fever lasts longer than 3 days, it’s important to see a doctor. A recurrent fever, however slight, may be a sign of a more serious condition.
Is it normal for a kid to have a fever for 5 days?
Dr. Lim says doctors tend not to worry about: Fevers that last fewer than five days. If your child’s behavior is relatively normal, you don’t need to be concerned if they continue to be playful and they’re eating and drinking normally.
When your baby or infant has a fever?
If your baby has a fever, in most instances it means they have probably picked up a cold or other viral infection . Although they are less common in infants, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, ear infections, or a more serious infection such as a blood bacterial infection or meningitis may be causing a fever.
What is the normal body temperature for a fever?
Some studies have shown that the “normal” body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.
What temperature is too high for children?
The normal body temperatures for children are the same as an adult human and are considered to be between 36 to 36.8 degrees Celsius or 96.8 to 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. In a child, any temperature that exceeds 36 degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is considered to be high and is medically classed as a fever.
Is 103 a high fever?
High-grade fevers, called hyperpyrexia, involve temperatures above 103 degrees and can be dangerous. However, when gauging a fever’s danger in yourself or your child, it’s more complicated than just looking at a number—especially in children. For most people, most of the time, a fever isn’t dangerous in terms of causing brain damage.