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Temperatures taken rectally (by rectum) usually run 1° higher than those taken orally. So a normal temperature is about 99.6°F when taken rectally. Many doctors define ... Fevers are a sign that the body is fighting an infection, ... Acetaminophen (one brand name: Children's or Infants' Tylenol) relieves pain and lowers fever.
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Because young children are not able to hold a thermometer in their mouths, their temperature may be checked rectally or axillary (under the arm). Axillary temperatures are usually 1o lower than rectal temperatures, and rectal temperatures are the most accurate.
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Many parents and carers spend a lot of time trying to bring fevers down in their children, the theory being that this will decrease the chance of febrile convulsions. But some experts suggest that a fever helps the child to get better, and that it should be left to run its course.
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The part of the human brain that controls body temperature is not fully developed in children. This means that a child’s temperature may rise and fall very quickly and the child ... Rectal temperatures are the closest to 'core' temperature and are about 0.5ºC (2ºF) higher than readings taken from the mouth or ear.
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/childrenfever.htm
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Fever (High Temperature) in Children - Most fevers (high temperatures) in children are not serious and are due to the common infections of childhood such as coughs, colds and other viral infections. However, sometimes a fever is a symptom of a serious infection. ... You can buy these medicines in liquid form for children.
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Of course, fevers do make you uncomfortable. More important, high temperatures can cause problems, including seizures in some people (although seizures don ... Fevers in children at this age can be sorted out a bit more easily -- especially since they're usually caused by bugs picked up from others, often other children.
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www.drreddy.com/fever.html
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Children often run higher temperatures than adults. The degree of the fever is not always a good indication of the severity of the child's infection. ... Babies this young are at risk for rapidly spreading infections and your pediatrician needs to know about such fevers no matter how healthy the child looks.
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www.ynhh.org/pediatrics/illnesses/fever.html
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High Temperature (Fever) in Children ... What causes high temperatures? ... Bacterial infections are less common than viral infections, but also cause high temperatures. Bacteria are more likely to cause serious illness such as pneumonia and meningitis.
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Cold blooded animals adjust their temperatures by moving to a different spot. ... Treating fevers early in these children may prevent further febrile seizures. Antiseizure medications are only considered if the child has frequent febrile seizures – especially if they do not respond to acetaminophen or ibuprofen (Pediatrics...
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