{"id":167,"date":"2022-01-14T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orp.medicalpracticewebsitedesign.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2023-07-19T14:11:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T14:11:49","slug":"when-a-fever-requires-medical-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oberlinroadpediatrics.com\/blog\/when-a-fever-requires-medical-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Fever Requires Medical Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can sometimes be considered an emergency and you\u2019ll need prompt medical attention. Of course, the good news is that often a fever will improve on its own. Know when your child\u2019s fever warrants seeing their pediatrician for care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is considered a fever?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A healthy body temperature is 98.6 F; however, many things can elevate a person\u2019s temperature including intense exercise, so not all temperature fluctuations mean that your child is sick; however, an illness or infection can certainly shift your body\u2019s temperature as it works to fight off the bacteria or virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can cause a fever?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few reasons why your child might be dealing with a fever. Some common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Viral infections (e.g. cold; flu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bacterial infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Severe sunburns<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Heat exhaustion or heat stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inflammatory health problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Side effects of certain medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    When to see a pediatrician for your infant\u2019s fever?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A fever that develops in an infant (babies under 3 months old) is often a far more serious matter than fevers in children. If your infant develops a fever of 100.4 F or over, it\u2019s highly recommended that you bring them to your pediatrician right away for care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When to seek medical attention for your child\u2019s fever?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    By the age of 3 years old, most children will have developed at least one fever. While some fevers won\u2019t be anything to worry about and will go away on their own, it is important to know when your child\u2019s fever requires medical attention. You should call your pediatrician if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Your child\u2019s fever persists for more than 5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The fever is over 104 F<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Your child has symptoms of dehydrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Medications aren\u2019t helping to reduce their fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If you are ever concerned about the health of your child, it\u2019s important that you call your pediatrician. They can talk to you over the phone and discuss your child\u2019s symptoms in greater detail to determine whether they need to come in for treatment. If your child has a fever and you\u2019re worried, call your pediatrician right away to ease your worries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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