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Is a fever common with a cold in toddlers?

My toddler has a cold with a fever. Is a fever common with a cold in toddlers?

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Colds are usually caused by viral infections and it is not uncommon to have Fever with these illnesses although most fevers are low grade and easy to=20 Manage.
Yes fever is a normal response to any upper respiratory infection Rubina Azam MD, ABOIM, FAAP
a fever may accompany viruses and bacterial infections - the common cold is a viral infection so it may also include a fever.