Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Fever in Adults Treatments

Call 911 if the person is:

1. Take Temperature

 

2. Treat Fever, if Necessary

No treatment is necessary for a mild fever unless the person is uncomfortable. If the fever is 102º or higher:

 

3. Give Liquids

 

4. When to Contact a Doctor

Seek medical help immediately if the person has:

 

5. Follow Up

Contact a doctor if the high body temperature lasts for more than three days or gets worse.

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Andrew Seibert, MD on October 02, 2011