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.

Treating Fever in Children

A high temperature can be alarming and serious in some cases, but a fever often means that a body is working the way it should and fighting off infection.

When to Call 911

Call 911 if the child:

Call Doctor If:

For Infants Younger Than 4 Months Old

1. Take Temperature

2. Call Your Pediatrician

For Children 4 Months Old or Older Who Have Been Immunized

1. Take Temperature

 

2. If Temperature Is Below 102 Degrees F

 

3. If Temperature Is Above 102 Degrees F but Below 105 Degrees

4. Follow Up

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD, FAAP on August 18, 2011