| Acetaminophen(Tylenol
or generic) or Ibuprofen (Motrin,
Advil or generic) may be given
to your child to relieve pain
or to reduce fever. Children
under four months of age should
be seen by a doctor for any
rectal temperature greater than
100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Between
4 and 6 months of age, fevers
>102 require a call to the
doctor. Fever is a sign that
your child is fighting an illness
caused by a virus or sometimes
a bacterial infection. Children
will generally be more comfortable
if they are given medication
when a fever is higher than
102 degrees. A lower fever does
not have to be treated as long
as the child is alert, smiling
and drinking fluids. A luke-warm
bath may soothe a child with
fever, but medicine is the most
effective fever reducer. Never
sponge a feverish child with
alcohol.
If the fever persists more
than 2-3 days OR if the baby
is not drinking well, seems
to have any difficulty breathing,
has a rash or is inconsolable
or concerning you in ANY way
please call the office for
an appointment.
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