Fever Temperature Seek Medical Attention

Fever: First aid - Mayo Clinic

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By Mayo Clinic Staff. A fever is a rise in body temperature. It's usually a sign of infection. The fever itself is generally harmless and probably helpful. Fevers usually don't need treatment. The average body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). But normal body …

How to recognize a fever in every age group and when to seek …

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Fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Fever in adults: Symptoms, treatment, and when to seek …

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Doctors consider a temperature above 104°F (40°C) to be a high-grade fever. As a general rule, adults should consider seeking …

When to See a Healthcare Provider for a Fever

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For adults, call a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: 2 A temperature higher than 103°F The fever lasts longer than three to five days The fever does not respond to fever-reducing …

When to Seek Care for a Fever - Hackensack Meridian …

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A fever (defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or higher) happens when your body is trying to fight off an infection or your immune system becomes activated. The …

When Is a Fever Dangerous? | UPMC HealthBeat

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You should seek medical attention for yourself or a child under the following fever scenarios: If your child is 3 months old or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees F or higher If your child is 3 …

Adult Fever: When Should You Seek Emergency Help?

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For an adult, the average normal body temperature is 37°C or 98.2°F. Medical professionals agree that a temperature of more than 38°C or 100.4°F is a sign of fever. Note that the body temperature is …

Fevers in adults, children, and toddlers: when to worry

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For infants ages zero to three months, a temperature above 100.4 degrees F. is considered a 'fever of concern' and warrants medical attention. For children ages …

Do You Know When to Seek Medical Attention for a …

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But for adults, a temperature taken orally that is higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (101 degrees or higher for ear or rectal temperatures) is considered a fever. For adults, usually an over the counter medication …