Kids get fevers often. It's normal for a child to get a low-grade fever after immunizations. It's normal for them to get fevers when they get the cold or the flu. And kids actually get sick a lot. In fact, studies have shown that they get colds 6 to 9 times a year as their immune system is building. But as a parent, it can be a little bit alarming, and of course, you wonder, "When should I have my child seen for a fever?"
If your child is unusually drowsy, isn't responding to you as usual, if they seem lethargic, if they're not eating well, they're not drinking well, if their fever goes to 104 degrees fahrenheit or higher, if it's accompanied by a rash or nausea and vomiting - those are all reasons to see a doctor. Other symptoms that might accompany a fever that you need to call a doctor about include a severe headache, a severe ear ache, a severe sore throat, a stiff neck, and if your child has a history of certain diseases or illnesses, like, they're immunocompromised, they're on steroids, or they've had cancer in the past, or if they have a seizure with the fever - all of those things are reasons to have your child seen as soon as possible by a doctor.
Maybe your child doesn't have severe symptoms, but the fever is just persistent. If your child is 2 years of age or younger, then have him seen after 24 hours. And if they're older than 2, have them seen after 3 days. And in the meantime while you're monitoring them, watch for signs of more severe illness, and do what you can to keep their fever down with over-the-counter pain relievers. Also encourage hydration, because kids can get dehydrated quickly if they're not drinking enough while they have a fever. If you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at [ Ссылка ], and recommend us to your friends and family too.
