Fever

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... 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...

..., 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...

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Because of their tiny tummies, babies don't eat much. That's why it's important to make sure the foods they do eat contain lots of nutrients. Learn how you can make the most of mealtime with your little one with this quick guide to age-appropriate power foods that pack a big nutritional punch.

This time in your child's life can be stressful -- for the both of you! We asked pediatricians from around the country to share their best tips for parenting toddlers. Here's what they want you to know.

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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.

We often lose more sleep over our kids' coughs than they do. They sometimes snooze through all that hacking while we lay awake listening. In truth, breathing problems would be tough to miss. Use this guide to sort out worrisome signs.

It's not too soon to start setting limits and encouraging good behavior from your kid. We'll show you how.

Breastfeeding is worth trying. So you don't freak out when you fill up, we'll walk you through it.

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.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

How do Hollywood moms get so thin -- so quickly -- after pregnancy? With a lot of help from the experts. It may not be realistic or healthy for real women to lose weight that fast, but you can steal some of their moves once you have your doctor's okay to get started. We talked to top celebrity trainers and nutritionists for dozens of doable tips to help you get your body back.

No starving allowed on this monthlong meal plan especially for new moms by our own American Baby nutritionist.

Could your child be ready to potty train? Our ten-step guide will get you started on the right track and help you and your little one find potty training success.