My 3 year old has a fever of 101.What should I do?
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Try to get him/her in a LUKEWARM bath {just barly warm} let him/her play in it as long as he/she wants to.   Also keep plenty of water based liquids going in to keep from dehydration. Try to keep your child comfy so as not to be too excited or crying too much. Once my son had a bad fever and I didn't have any med. and he had been going to Church and they taught him a scripture and he repeated it over and over about 3 or 4 times and his fever went away....he said."Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world".....from the BIBLE.
100196
First of all, take him to a physician.  Even if he is in day care, he should not be getting sick so often.  Maybe he needs an antibiotic, maybe he has asthma...who knows.  The second thing is the excessive use of Tylenol.....Tylenol can be very toxic and damage the liver.  If you are using Tylenol for 5 days a week...week after week, you could create another problem with Tylenol toxicity and liver damage.\n\nIf day care is the major source for his viruses, it may be time to look for in home babysitting, where your child is not around so many other children.  As sick as you are of having a sick toddler, he is sick of being sick....get him to a physician!\n\nA room humidifier in his room when he is sleeping is good.  Hot dry air can be harmful because it can cause microscopic breaks in the airway surfaces and allow viruses to invade the body.  Keep the humidifier clean, it too can ve a source of molds and viruses.  Don't overheat your home.  Cooler (not cold) air is healthier for breathing.....for the whole family. Good nutrition will also help in the fight against viruses....orange juice, cranbery juice, apple juice for fluid intake.  Wash your hands and his hands frequently and use paper towels to dry hands with.  Terry cloth towels hold viruses and bacteria.
342110
I usually do not treat a fever until it is over 101.5 or unless the child is distressed by it.  The body uses fever to kill off the bacteria or viruses it is infected with.  Usually the bacteria cannot survive in higher temperatures so the fever is a defense mechanism of the body.  In some children fighting bad infections we will not treat a fever until it is 104 or higher.   Both tylenol and motrin are effective against a fever.  You can alternate them if needed.  If the fever continues for over 24 hours or if the fever is not relieved with the tylenol or motrin you need to see medical advice.  Best wishes.
477622
a fever is the way your childs body starts to fight of an infection. If she has had it all day and it is not dropping, take her to the ER. you can try to let her sit in a lukewarm bath, if you live in or near missouri St. louis has a nursing hotline that you can call to ask ??'s. i have called them before and they are really helpful. You may try to call your dr. at home. You do not need to give her anymore meds. It is dangerous to exceed the dosage w/o a doctors order. my peditrician and my son's nuerologist both say to alternate children's tylenol and children's motrin every 3 hours if that doesnt work then they need to be seen. God Bless and good luck. I know its scary to have a sick child, but stay calm and if nothing else, a trip to the ER may be your best bet.
223574
the lowest Temperature would be about 94 but dont leave it thou,call your gp or go straight to the hospital,give the child calpol and damp hes body with water.
471503
According to my professors in medical school the critical point to start treating fever is 103 farenheit.  Otherwise, it is safe to let it burn.  You see, this is one way to let the body take some of the resources that the pathogen would like to use, out of their hands.  Enzymes denature at higher temperatures...enzymes that the bacteria or viruses use to reproduce or create toxins.\n\nIf you decide to treat your fever you should use the classic anti-pyretics (anti-fever).  Tylenol for instance.  Dont use too much.  Monitor your fever and if it gets too high then go to the emergency room.
989067
your cabin fever does not entitle you to expose the members of the public to this disease.  Chickenpox can have severe effects on adults, and elderly people.  You are responsible to keep him home until he is COMPLETELY well, not "on the road to recovery".  \n\nYou can let him run around in your back yard away from other people.  Get used to having to stay in when a child is sick.  This is not likely to be the last time it is needed.
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I agree with with the first person at the top of the page..I have ear aches all the time and i put a washcloth and heat it in the microwave until it gets hot to the point where it is steamy..but be careful..it is hot..but make sure it is in a mug..put it to your childs ear but be careful because hot water can pour out and onto the ear so be careful..Have your child tilt his head andhave his ear against the cup..Trust me this works...My mom did this for me when i was a child... sing a song or read a book to relax him, help him go to sleep....it works!!!! so that is how i treat my ear aches, and i am used to it...Literally i have had gone to the hospital and so this really helps me...I hope i have helped in any way...good luck and i hope your son is okay...
983668
anything above 101 bears watching, anytimes it creeps up to 102, 103, you should give your doctor a call...take asprin or whatever is being taken to help with the fever....you can go into seziures at 104..fevers are telling you that something is not right with your body..your body is rejecting something.....it is trying to purge itself with whatever is going on....better to always be safe and call your doctor and tell ALL symptoms
687311
101.4 is really not that high.  Just make sure he's drinking plenty of fluids and taking some Tylenol.  Keep cold wash clothes on his forehead as well.  Keep an eye on the temperature and if it gets past 103 or so, I'd go to the ER.
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If she spikes a fever (102 F or above), I would definitely take her to the ER.   If she seems a lot more tired or sleepy than usual...that is another indicator that her condition is worsening.\n\nRegardless, I think you need to call your doctor's office and/or arrange to be seen as soon as possible.\n\nBest of everything!
806190
Has your doctor considered that she might have pneumonia?  Asthma?  Bronchitis?  I would take her back to the doctor and have him get a chest x-ray.  It is better to be safe than sorry.  It is coming in to the season for RSV.  RSV is like a cold for us but when infants and toddlers get this it is much worse for them.  My son had RSV, was in hospital for 5 days and then developed asthma from this, he is three now and still has to have breathing treatments at home every once in a while.  \n\nAlso, something to consider is reflux.  Reflux will make her cough as well.  Try holding her as upright as possible for at least 30 to 45 minutes after all bottles.  If this helps the coughing then you will know. \n\nI hope this information helps.  Make your doctor do something.  In the meantime try the last thing I said for a day or so.  But absolutely go back to the doctor.\n\nGood luck!!
509817
Take Thera Flu and NyQuil, drink your fluids, get plenty of rest, take a Ibprofen for your fever
674937
what i did for my son grab a couple of towels & soak them down with cold water have him to lay on the floor when doing this keep replying cold towels. once his back starts cooling down crab a clean dry towel have him to lay flat on his tummy than grab a wash cloth & soak it down with alcohol & rubbed him down what it does it draws the heat from his sunburn its also good for fevers as well which i had always used for my sons fevers when he was little he had his share of fevers beleive me.
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A fever is any temperature that is above normal. What a normal temperature is will depend on where it is taken. In the mouth, a normal temperature is 98.6° F; under the arm, normal is 98° F; by rectum, it is 100° F. \n \n What Do I Do? \n \n If you believe your child has a fever: \n \n  Take her temperature. \n \n  Give acetaminophen (Infants' or Children's Tylenol®) if the temperature is over 100° F by mouth, 99° F under arm, 101° F by rectum. See dosing chart below. \n \n  Give acetaminophen (Infants' or Children's Tylenol®) every four hours while there is a fever, but no more than five times in a 24-hour period. \n \n  Keep her cool. Dress a baby in a diaper and shirt; dress a child in lightweight clothing. \n \n  Give her large amounts of fluids—a child with a fever usually likes ice chips, juice, water, soda or tea. \n \n  Sponge or bathe your child with barely warm water for about 20 minutes for a temperature of 103° F by mouth, 102° F under arm or 104° F by rectum. \n \n Should My Child See A Doctor? \n \n Sometimes a child will need medicine to treat an infection. It is important for a doctor to see the child if he: \n \n  Is under 2 months old. \n \n  Is extremely irritable or excessively sleepy. \n \n  Has difficulty breathing or breathes fast. \n \n  Complains of neck pain or holds the neck in an unusual way. \n \n  Has a seizure (convulsion). \n \n  The temperature is not normal after two days of acetaminophen (Infants' or Children's Tylenol®). \n \n  Develops a rash. \n \n  Pulls at his or her ear or complains of ear pain. \n \n  Has not wet a diaper or urinated in 12 hours. \n \n  Lips, tongue and lining of the mouth are dry and dull. \n \n  Complains of a sore throat. \n \n   Amount to Give Dosing Chart\nfor Acetaminophen (Infant's or Children's TYLENOL©  Infant's Concentrated Drops\n80 mg/0.8 ml  Children's Suspension Liquid and Elixir\n160 mg/5 ml  Children's Chewable Tablets\n80 mg each  Junior Strength Chewable Tablets/ Caplets\n160 mg each  \nDose dropper teaspoon tablet tablet/ caplet \nWeight  Age      \n6-11 lbs  0-3 mos  *     \n12-17 lbs  4-11 mos  *  *    \n18-29 lbs  12-23 mos  *  *    \n25-35 lbs  2-3 yrs  2  1  2   \n36-47 lbs  4-5 yrs   1 1/2  3   \n48-59 lbs  6-8 yrs   2 4 2 \n60-71 lbs  9-10 yrs   2 1/2  5  2 1/2  \n72-95 lbs  11 yrs   3  6  3  \n96 lbs +  12 yrs     4  \n * = consult physician \n \n \n \n What Shouldn't I Do? \n \n If your child has a fever: \n \n  Do not use an alcohol bath to sponge or bathe the child. \n \n  Do not use an ice water bath to sponge or bathe the child. \n \n  Do not overdress the child. \n \n  Do not use adult acetaminophen for young children under age 5. \n \n  Do not worry if the child is not eating. Liquids are important. \n \n  Do not give acetaminophen (Infants' or Children's Tylenol®) more than five times in 24 hours. \n \n Could It Be Prevented? \n \n  Do not expose the child to people who are ill. \n \n  There is no way to prevent a fever. However, it is important to give the child acetaminophen (Infants' or Children's Tylenol®) to control the fever.
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Well, there is a couple of things we need to know:\n\nDoes she have a fever? No fever means it is unlikely to be an infection or appendices.\n\nDoes it hurt to the touch? If it does you should consider taking her to the ER if she is doubling over in pain when you push on her stomach.\n\nI am making the assumption here that there is no physical appearence of injury. If there is you will need to determine the severity in order to determine taking her to the doctor.\n\nWhen is the last time she had a bowel movement? It could be gas or constipation, and she just may not understand what is going on. Give her some juice and rock her to see if this gets thinks moving. Assuming there was no fever and no pain to the touch, though there can be pain to the touch with gas as well.\n\nIt could also be as simple as her being tired. Some children will have tummy trouble when they are over tired.\n\nAlso, be sure to think through what she has eaten today. Was there anything out of the norm? And can you be absolutely certain that she did not eat anything toxic? Watch for sign of vomiting or diarreha that could indicate something more severe.\n\nIf symptoms persist or worsen you should certain seek medical assistance. You know your child better than anyone, if she is crying for prolonged periods or rolling around in pain it would be a good idea to seek immediate assistance tonight. If she is able to lay down and fall asleep comfortably without any of the above issues, then you are probably okay to way until tomorrow and reavaluate the situation, but we not doctors. We can only give you advice based on experience. Ultimately you have to follow your gut and best judgment. \n\nHope everything works out!
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It depends if he was very involved in her life you should be honest with her. Tell her about heaven... or what you believe in in a way that is simple for a three year old. Explain to her that he is always with her... in her heart. Pediatrician advise honesty in these situations.