Fevers are very common in childhood, particularly among young children and your doctor will what to know your child's temperature, what time it was taken and what steps you have taken to treat it. A ssess for other symptoms. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. And there are usually other signs and symptoms that accompany it. Assessing your child's overall behavior and health will help you identify a more serious problem and when you should call your health care professional.
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The main reason to treat fever is comfort. To lower the temperature, you can remove warm clothing, keep your child rested and encourage him or her to drink plenty of fluids. You may also consider medication to lower the fever, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Acetaminophen can be used in virtually all situations including everyday fevers and discomfort following immunizations. M onitor child's behavior and temperature.