As the owner of a family medical practice, Dr. Kevin Buckwalter, M.D., treats patients experiencing a variety of illnesses and health problems. Among the individuals Dr. Kevin Buckwalter commonly helps are children presenting with fevers.
For many parents, knowing when to take their child to the doctor for a fever is a challenge. They are often concerned that a fever indicates a serious and potentially life-threatening health problem. While many childhood fevers are not a major health risk and a reason to worry, some fevers indicate more serious problems, which require immediate medical attention. When deciding the best thing to do for one’s child, there are a number of things a parent should keep in mind. The best course of action depends largely on the age of the child. It’s often recommended that parents contact a doctor if a child less than three months old has a fever above 100.4 degrees. This is because a child’s immune system has not fully developed at this age. Later on, children’s immune systems tend to be less vulnerable. For children between three and six months of age, fevers over 101 degrees warrant a call to a doctor. Children over six months of age should see a doctor if their fever reaches 103 degrees. Of course, these are general guidelines for parents to follow. They should use their own judgment when evaluating their child’s condition.
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