Fever In Children

The range of normal body temperature is 36-37ºC (90.8-98.6ºF). Anything over 37.7ºC (100ºF) is a fever, although the height a temperature reaches is not necessarily an accurate reflection of the seriousness of the sickness. A fever is not in itself an illness, but rather is a symptom of other illnesses. Apart from any illness, your child's temperature will reflect the time of day and activity level: after a very strenuous game of football, for example, the temperature could temporarily be over 38ºC (100.4ºF)

Is It Serious?

A temperature of over 37.7ºC (100ºF) is always serious in a baby under six months old. If the temperature remains high, there is also a slight risk of a convulsion occurring.

Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology


Designed to give you some peace of mind when your child comes down with a fever, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology has all the features you could ever want in a thermometer. Used by more doctors' offices than any other infrared thermometer brand, the Thermoscan features a pre-warmed tip that improves accuracy, a unique guidance system that ensures precise results, and infrared technology that takes your child's temperature in seconds.

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What Should I Do First?

1. If you suspect that your child has a fever, take his temperature, then check it again 20 minutes later.
2. Put your child to bed, remove most of his clothing and cover only with a light sheet, even if the room is cool.
3. Lower a temperature of over 40ºC (104ºF) by sponging your child all over with tepid water (it should be comfortable to the inside of your wrist). To do this, wring out a flannel or sponge in tepid water so that it is still dripping. Starting from the head, and using gentle strokes, sponge the whole of your child's body. Change the flannel or sponge when is feels warm.
4. Check the temperature every five minutes and stop tepid sponging when it drops to 38ºC (100.4ºF). Never sponge your child with cold water as this will cause his blood vessels to constrict, preventing heat loss and therefore increasing his temperature.
5. Give paracetamol only if other methods of reducing the fever have failed. Never give aspirin to a child under the age of 12, particularly if he has the symptoms of chickenpox or influenza.
6. Encourage your child to drink small amounts of fluid at regular intervals to prevent dehydration.

Advil Infants Fever Concentrated Drops White Grape Flavored, 0.5 oz (Pack of 3)


Advil Infants Fever Concentrated Drops is used for ages 6-23 months. Ibuprofen, 50 mg fever reducer/pain reliever (NSAID) per 1.25 ml. Alcohol free. Aches & pains. Lasts up to 8 hours. Dye-free. One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Made in USA. It reduces fever, relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headaches and toothaches.

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Should I Consult A Doctor?

Consult your doctor immediately if your child is under six months old. Consult him immediately if your child has convulsion, has had convulsion in the past, or if they run in the family; if the fever lasts for more than 24 hours; or if you are worried about any of the other symptoms.

What Might Doctor Do?

If the underlying cause is bacterial infection, antibiotics will probably be prescribed. If because it is an ailment like chickenpox, or common cold, then no medication will be given, just advice on how to make your child comfortable.

What Can I Do To Help?

• Place a cold compress or wet facecloth on your child's forehead.
• Don't wake your child to take his temperature. Sleep is more important.

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Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever. Ages 2-11 years. Alcohol free. Long Lasting: Up to 8 hours of fever relief. Great Convenience: Long duration means fewer doses needed per day. 100 mg per 5 ml (1 teaspoon).

Reduces fever, relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches. When your child has a high fever, you know what it's like to wait it out. Children's Advil® Suspension temporarily relieves fever fast — even faster than Children's Tylenol®. It lasts longer, too — up to eight hours. And Children's Advil® also relieves aches and pains. Reducing fever below 100°F

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