Fever in Child

Affects: Whole Body · General & Systemic

Moderate

Severity

Acute

Duration

Whole Body

Body Part

General & Systemic

📖What is Fever in Child?

An elevated body temperature above 100.4°F (38°C) in a child, usually the body's natural response to fighting an infection. It is one of the most common reasons parents seek medical care and can be accompanied by irritability, reduced activity, or poor appetite. Most fevers in children are caused by common viral infections and resolve within a few days.

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