![]() ![]() she’s unresponsive, just wants to lay quietly in your arms, etc.) she’s extremely irritable and fussy, difficult to console, etc.) You should also seek medical care when your child has a fever and… Fever of any kind in a child with a weakened immune system and/or a child undergoing chemotherapy.Fever of 38.8C / 102F or higher that lasts for more than 3 consecutive days with no known cause.Fever of 38.8C / 102F or higher that lasts for 48 hours after receiving an immunization.Fever of 40C / 104F that cannot be reduced with OTC medications.it’s the middle of the night, a weekend or holiday, etc.), go to your local emergency room if your child has: Call her doctor’s office to discuss the fever and accompanying symptoms to determine how you should proceed. ![]() When a child 12 weeks or older has a fever, use your best judgement. If your child is older than 3 months of age… If your child is less than 12 weeks old and has a temperature greater than 38C / 100.4F, you should seek medical advice. Some of the online literature I’ve read suggests that parents and caregivers don’t need to worry as much when fever occurs in a baby older than 6 weeks of age, but I prefer to err on the side of caution. If your child is younger than 3 months of age… When Should I Worry About my Child’s Fever?
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