“What temp should I take my child to hospital?”
My son is 7 years old and he has a fever. What temp should I take my child to hospital?
2 Answers
Fever is not dangerous until it is 106 degrees. Fever is a sign that the body is fighting infection -- that is a good thing. Fever does not harm the brain or body below 106 degrees. When your child has a fever, give Tylenol and a lukewarm bath until the temperature lowers. This will help him to stay comfortable until you can get him in to see his pediatrician. Save the ER for true emergencies. If his fever is ever 106 degrees, that is a true emergency!
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Most fevers are caused by viruses. If his fever is above 103F, I would take him to his pediatrician first.
Most fevers are caused by viruses. If his fever is above 103F, I would take him to his pediatrician first.
