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Fever Fears: A Guide for Treating Fever in Children
... 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...
The No-Panic Guide to Fevers
...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...
Guide for Fever Diagnosis and Treatment
... 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...
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
Why High Fever Temperatures Can Be Deceiving
..., 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...
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
What to Know About Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures are common and terrifying -- and they happen to one in 25 little kids. This is what's really going on when the brain short-circuits.
The Power of Birth Order
How on earth did your kids turn out to be so different from each other? It may have to do with where they sit in the family tree.
