Fever in Children: What Is Normal and When to Worry

Fever is the body's way of fighting infection and is usually not harmful by itself.

What you can do at home

• Keep your child comfortable in light clothing.
• Offer plenty of fluids.
• Use only the medicine and dose your doctor has advised.

Call the doctor if

• Your baby is under 3 months old and has a fever.
• Fever lasts more than 2 days.
• There is a rash, breathing trouble, repeated vomiting, or your child is unusually sleepy.