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Although it can be frightening when your child's temperature rises, fever itself causes no harm and can actually be a good thing - it's often the body's way of fighting infections. ... Forehead thermometers also may be able to tell you if your child has a fever, but are not as accurate as oral or rectal digital thermometers.
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What are fevers? Why do kids get them? Get the facts on temperatures and fevers in this article for kids. ... To really understand what a fever is, you need to say hello to the hypothalamus (say: high-po-tha-luh-mus). The hypothalamus is in the center of your brain. Think of it as your body's thermostat — like that thing...
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Get the facts on fever treatment (in children and adults). Learn ways to bring down a high fever and know the signs of other serious types of major illness. ... How should I take a temperature for fever?
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Fever - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alternate Name(s): Elevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia ...... Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
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Fever — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common sign of illness. ... A fever is usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. For an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but usually isn't dangerous unless it reaches 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. For young children...
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