Fever

... the night. By morning, the fever was climbing, despite the fever reducer. I called the doctor. Suspecting... to the emergency room. Her fever was now close to 105 degrees. After several tests and hours of waiting, we had a... been unbearable. That night I learned my first lesson in childhood triage: the fever is just a symptom...

...Remember: A fever is not an illness. It's usually just a sign that your child's immune system... near Philadelphia. Most of the bugs that cause a fever -- such as a cold, the flu, a stomach virus... is usually a better indicator of how sick she is. (In fact, if your child has a high fever that doesn't mean...

... (rectal, oral, axillary) of 103 degrees or higher -- no matter how old she is ___ Has had a fever of 100...

... awakes with his first fever, earache, or head cold. As frightening as it can be to see such a little one... pediatrician. First, see if your baby has a fever. Lay the back of your hand on her forehead, or kiss it...-just be sure to tell the doctor how long the thermometer was in.) While a fever is a frightening event...

Urinary tract infections can be serious because they're easy to miss, especially in young kids. A pediatrician who's treated his fair share explains exactly what parents should look for.

The process is painful for both mother and baby. Here's help to take the bite out of it.

... said than done. Many parents have "fever phobia" -- a tendency to freak out when their child's body... of worries about H1N1 influenza. As many as 30 percent of pediatric acute-care visits are related to fever..., according to a study published earlier this year in Pediatrics in Review. "A lot of parents think a fever...

A sudden fever and lack of cold symptoms could be a sign of a UTI. Find out more here.

It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.

The average cold can last up to 10 days -- that's a long time of not feeling well for a baby! Here's how to survive and make the little one feel better, too.

Ibuprofen can help soothe your child's fever and relieve pain. Use our age-by-age guide to find out how much medicine is safe for your baby or kid.

Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this common childhood ailment.

..., Pennsylvania, awoke to find their 2-year-old son, Andrew, shaking and burning with fever in his portable crib... frantically at our bed and clinging to Dave and me. I'd read that kids can hallucinate with high fevers. I... reassured the couple that hallucinations are not unheard of with high fevers (Andrew's was 103.6 F...

Teething is an important part of Baby's development. It can be an irratiable time for him, but there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Follow these tips to keep Baby comfortable.

When you report a fever to your doctor, always tell her where you took your child's temperature and which type of thermometer you used. Here's how different methods measure up.

Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.

Anything out of the ordinary can be alarming when it shows up in a newborn, but it's often nothing to worry about. We'll fill you in on what warrants a call to the pediatrician.

We've uncovered the natural remedies for kids that really work -- and the ones you should never try.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

Causes, symptoms, and treatment methods for UTIs.

The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these.

Listen up! Here's what you need to know to prevent ear infections.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

This guide to removing the snot from your baby's nose will help you through what can feel like one of the trickiest jobs of parenthood -- in four simple steps.