What Causes High Fevers in Children?
Fever is a warning sign that something is amiss in the body. It is the body’s natural response to over 100 conditions–some harmless, some life-threatening. The Nemours Foundation describes a temperature over 102 degrees F in a child as a high fever. This warrants a call to your child’s pediatrician. It is especially important to seek quick treatment for an infant. Be prepared to discuss your child’s other symptoms and when the fever began. Some fevers require fever-reducing medication, while others resolve on their own.
