When should I take my 7 year old to the doctor for a fever?

Call your pediatrician if your child: Has a temperature of 104 F or higher. Is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 100.4 F or higher. Has a fever that lasts for more than 72 hours (or more than 24 hours if your child is under age 2)

Is 103.5 a high fever for a 7 year old?

When to See a Doctor In babies and children older than 3 months, a fever is a temperature greater than 101.5 degrees F. Call your doctor if your child’s temperature reaches 102.2 degrees F or higher.

Is 100.7 a fever for a 7 year old?

A child is considered feverish when he or she has an oral or rectal temperature of 38.2 Celsius (100.7 Fahrenheit) or higher.

Can you have a fever and not be sick?

Usually when a person develops a fever, he or she has pain, or cough, or other symptoms that explain why the fever is occurring. But occasionally people develop fevers without an apparent reason. When fevers persist, doctors refer to such a fever as fever of unknown origin.

Can we keep wet cloth on forehead during fever for 7 month baby?

Fever-reducing medicines such as ibuprofen (for babies over 6 months) and acetaminophen can provide some relief, but there are other baby fever treatment methods that can lower a temperature: Cold Compress – Placing a cool, wet washcloth on your child’s head can draw the fever out and help your baby rest.

How do I bring my child’s fever down?

What can I do to decrease my child’s fever?

Dress your child lightly. Excess clothing will trap body heat and cause the temperature to rise.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids, such as water, juices, or popsicles.
Give your child a lukewarm bath.
Don’t use alcohol baths.

How long will Tylenol keep a fever down?

Two hours after acetaminophen is taken, it will usually reduce the fever by 2 to 3 degrees F. Repeated does of the drug are often necessary because the fever will go up and down until the illness runs its course.