Leave in mouth for three minutes. The temperature remains higher than 102 F despite the above care measures. There is any difficulty breathing, swallowing, or drooling. There is an increase in lethargy or irritability. What To Look For.
Fevers can be scary for kids and their parents.
It's important to remember that they are the way your child's body fights an infection. So, it's often best just to let them run their course. If a lower fever lasts more than 2-3 days. If the fever is accompanied by vomiting or your child is having any trouble breathing. If your child has an ongoing medical condition.