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Temperature measurement
Temperature measurement

Fever and children
Alternative Names:
Children and fever

Information:


Question:
When does a child's fever require medical attention?

Answer:
If a child experiences any of the symptoms or conditions below, get medical help:

  • Lethargic
  • Has difficulty breathing
  • Is under 3 months of age
  • Has a stiff neck
  • Has purple spots on the skin
  • Has a seizure
  • If the fever exceeds 103 degrees Fahrenheit
  • If the fever persists longer than 24 hours even with treatment, or is accompanied by other symptoms (like vomiting)

See fever.
Review Date: 8/8/2001
Reviewed By: Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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