What Fever Requires Medical Attention

Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic

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By Mayo Clinic Staff. A fever is a rise in body temperature. It's usually a sign of infection. The fever itself is generally harmless and probably helpful. Fevers usually don't need treatment. The average body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). But normal body …

Fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Fever: Symptoms, Causes, Care & Treatment

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If any of the following situations apply, call a doctor as soon as possible: A fever accompanied by a stiff neck, confusion or irritability. A fever remaining above 103°F (39.5°C) longer than two hours after …

Fevers in adults, children, and toddlers: when to worry

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When should an adult seek emergency or immediate care for a fever? You should seek emergency or immediate medical attention for a fever if you: Have a high …

When to See a Healthcare Provider for a …

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When to See a Healthcare Provider for Fever. Fever is defined as a core temperature higher than 100.4°F (38°C). 1 A low-grade fever is a core temperature between 99.6°F to 100.3°F. In …

When is a fever in adults serious?

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Doctors consider a temperature above 104°F (40°C) to be a high-grade fever. As a general rule, adults should consider seeking medical attention if their temperature reaches above 104 …

What’s considered a fever and when to …

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The medical community generally defines a fever as a body temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. A body temp between 100.4 and 102.2 degree is usually considered a low-grade …

Fevers 101: How to treat them, and when …

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• 102° F in infants older than one month on up to children • 103° F in adults For infants one month and younger, a temperature of 100.4° F or higher requires immediate medical …

When Is a Fever Dangerous? | UPMC …

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You should seek medical attention for yourself or a child under the following fever scenarios: If your child is 3 months old or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees F or …

When Should I Go to the ER for a Fever? - GoodRx

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Fever is one of many of your body’s defenses to fight off infection. In fact, your immune system works better at a higher temperature than normal. So when determining …