F. A fever is the body's normal response to an infection and acts to turn on the body's immune system. The body's temperature can be increased by exercise, hot baths, hot weather, warm foods or drink and too many clothes. Recommended Treatment Low grade fevers may help your child fight off an infection and should not be treated immediately. For complete instructions, see directions outlined in packaging. Never give your child a product that contains aspirin to reduce his or her fever.
Most fevers last two to three days.
A fever usually causes no permanent damage unless it reaches 107 F or higher. Minimize the child's clothing. Keep the room at a normal room temperature. Monitor your child's temperature with a thermometer. Make sure your child is taking in enough liquids.