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A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for ababy, toddler or child with a fever.
A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. When the body's defense (immune) system is activated by a bacteria or a virus, many reactions occur in the body. Fever is one sign of these reactions. Fever is not a disease or illness itself but a signal that something is going on in the body. How your child looks and acts are more important than how high the fever is.
Key points
Fever is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection.A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher means a fever.See your doctor if your child has a temperature that lasts for more than three days or if your child has a fever and is less than