Alternative names
Children and fever

Information

Parents often want to know whether to call a doctor when a child has a fever. If a child experiences any of the symptoms or conditions below, get medical help:

 
• Is weak, tired, or lethargic  
• Has trouble breathing  
• Is under 3 months of age  
• Has a stiff neck  
• Has purple spots on the skin  
• Has a seizure  
• If the fever exceeds 103 degrees Fahrenheit  
• If the fever persists longer than 24 hours even with treatment, or is accompanied by other symptoms (like vomiting)

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