Fever
Alternate Names : Elevated Temperature, Hyperthermia, Pyrexia
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Call your Health Care Provider if
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A baby less than 90 days old has a rectal temperature of 100.2F
(37.9C) or higher.
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A baby 3 to 6 months old has a fever of 101F (38.3C) or higher.
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A baby 6 to 12 months old has a fever of 103F (39.4C) or higher.
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A child under age two years has a fever that lasts longer than 24 to 48 hours.
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A fever lasts longer than 48 to 72 hours in older children and adults.
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Anyone has a fever over 105F (40.5C), unless it comes down readily with treatment and the person is comfortable.
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There are other worrisome symptoms. For example,
someone who is very irritable, confused, has difficulty breathing, has a stiff neck, won't move an arm or leg, or who has a first seizure.
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There are other symptoms that suggest an illness that may need to be treated, such as a sore throat, earache, or cough.
- You think you may have incorrectly dosed acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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