Generally, a fever is considered to be a temperature over 100.4 degrees (38 degrees Celsius), when taken rectally.  A fever is a sign that your child’s body is fighting an infection.  A fever can also develop after certain immunizations are administered.  A fever will probably make your baby fussy.  If your baby feels warm to the touch, is lethargic, or is crying more than usual, take his/her temperature.  It is important to take a rectal measurement in young children.  It is unusual for babies less than 4 months to get fevers, so it is important to contact your doctor immediately if your baby has a rectal temperature of 100.2 degrees (37.9 degrees Celsius) or greater.

Fever reducing medicines such as Little Fevers Fever/Pain Reliever, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen are commonly used to reduce fevers.  It is important that you do not give your baby any medicine until you’ve spoken to your doctor/health care provider.

Helpful Hints:

• Give your baby extra fluids
• Minimize physical activity
• Dress your baby in light cotton clothing and provide a thin blanket if he/she starts to shiver
• Place a dampened washcloth with lukewarm water on the baby’s body
• Do not use alcohol rub to reduce fever

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