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If your child is 3 years old or younger and has a fever of 103°F (39.4°C) or higher, contact their healthcare provider immediately.
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Low-grade fevers of 101 to 103°F (38.4 to 39.5°C) are generally not serious and can wait until morning to be evaluated.
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In young babies, even slight temperatures may be a reason for concern. That’s why you should always contact your doctor or head to urgent care if your little one has any fever that’s 100.4°F or above. (The same goes with a temperature lower than 97.7°F when taken rectally.)
When Is a Fever Too High for a Child, Toddler, or Newborn? - Healthline
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, if your child is younger than 3 months of age and has a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, you should call your child's healthcare provider immediately. If you are unsure, always check with your child's healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Fever in Children | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Low-grade child fevers are generally not serious, are easily treated, and can wait until the morning to be evaluated by your doctor. Fevers of 101 to 103 degrees (38.4 to 39.5 Celsius) are also generally not serious and can wait until morning to be evaluated.
How to Handle Fever in Child, Toddler & Baby I Ask Dr Sears
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Your child has a fever if he or she: Has a rectal, ear or forehead (temporal artery) temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher Has an oral temperature of…
Fever in children - Mayo Clinic
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The following thermometer readings generally indicate a fever : Rectal, ear or temporal artery temperature of 100.4 (38 C) or higher Oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher Armpit…
Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic
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Seattle Children's Hospital recommends that fever-reducing medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen only be given if your child's fever is over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, though your pediatrician may recommend otherwise depending…
A Child's Temperature Is 103.6: What to Do? | Healthfully
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