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What are fevers, exactly? Why do kids get them? Why do parents and doctors care so much about them? Let's find out. What Causes a Fever? Most human beings have…

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What are fevers, exactly? Why do kids get them? Why do parents and doctors care so much about them? Let's find out. What Causes a Fever? Most human beings have a body temperature of around 98.6°F (37°C). Some people will have a normal temperature that's a little higher; others will have a normal temperature that's a little lower.

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What Causes Fevers? Fevers in kids are usually caused by an infection. A fever helps the body by stimulating the immune system to fight the infection. Doctors also think the higher temperature makes it harder for the germs to grow.

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Fever in Children | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years can develop seizures from fever (called febrile seizures). If your child does have a febrile seizure, there is a chance…

A fever is defined by most healthcare provider as a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) and higher when taken rectally. The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The organs involved in helping with temperature regulation include the brain, skin, muscle, and blood vessels. The body responds to changes in temperature by: 1. Increasing ...

The following conditions can cause a fever: 1. Infectious diseases 2. Certain medicines 3. Heat stroke 4. Blood transfusion 5. Disorders in the brain 6. Some kinds of cancer 7. Some autoimmune diseases

Fever is not an illness. It is a symptom, or sign that your body is fighting an illness or infection. Fever stimulates the body's defenses, sending white blood cells and other "fighter" cells to fight and destroy the cause of the infection.

Children with fevers may become more uncomfortable as the temperature rises. In addition to a body temperature greater than 100.4°F (38°C), symptoms may include: 1. Your child may not be as active or talkative as usual. 2. He or she may seem fussier, less hungry, and thirstier. 3. Your child may feel warm or hot. Remember that even if your child fe...

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Fever (High Temperature) In Kids (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth

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Fevers in kids are usually caused by an infection. A fever helps the body by stimulating the immune system to fight the infection. Doctors also think the higher temperature makes…

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Fever in Children (High Temperature) | Causes and Treatment

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Why do children get fevers? The most common causes of fever in children in the UK are viral infections. There are many other uncommon causes. Our normal body temperature is…

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When Your Child Has a Fever: 5 Myths Debunked – Cleveland Clinic

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A child’s immune system isn’t as finely tuned, so it attacks every germ at full force. That’s why children can get a high fever due to a simple cold while…

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Children with Fevers: When to Worry? - UPMC HealthBeat

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If your child is between the ages of 3 months and 3 years old and has a fever of 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit (39°C) or higher, contact your child’s pediatrician to…

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Recurrent Fever: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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A recurring fever is a fever that happens multiple times over a period of time. These fevers can sometimes be described as episodic, meaning that they come and go. A…

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What causes a fever? - Scientific American

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Children typically get higher and quicker fevers, reflecting the effects of the pyrogens upon an inexperienced immune system. Should one eat little or nothing while feverish, as the saying "Feed…

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Children with fever in the afternoon and at night: Beware of viral ...

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Children have a high fever continuously for 2-3 days, some children only have fever at night or in the afternoon, accompanied by respiratory symptoms such as a lot of runny…

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High temperature (fever) in children - NHS

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Causes of a high temperature in children. A high temperature is the body's natural response to fighting infections like coughs and colds. Many things can cause a high temperature in…

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Fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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It's one part of an overall response from the body's immune system. A fever is usually caused by an infection. For most children and adults, a fever may be uncomfortable.…

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