Ananya Singh Ananya Singh Asked 6 months ago

What fever temp is dangerous for kids?

My little niece has a fever, and my sister is very stressed about it. We want to be careful. What fever temperature is considered dangerous for kids that would require immediate medical attention?

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Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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This is such a worrying question for any parent. For kids, I've always heard that a fever over 102°F (38.9°C) is concerning, and anything really high like 104°F (40°C) is dangerous. Does anyone else get super anxious when their child's temperature goes up?

Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

For children, especially infants, any fever over 100.4°F (38°C) should be reported to a doctor. For older kids, if it's consistently over 102°F (38.9°C) and they're very unwell, or if it reaches 104°F (40°C) or higher, it's definitely dangerous. While lukewarm baths can help, always seek medical advice promptly.

Priya Kumar Priya Kumar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Okay, so for kids, it really depends on their age. For babies under 3 months, any fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher needs immediate medical attention. For older infants and children, a fever consistently above 102°F (38.9°C), or any fever with severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, rash, or extreme lethargy, is dangerous and needs a doctor's visit.

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Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, kids and fevers! It feels like any fever is too high when it's YOUR kid, right? 😂 But seriously, for infants under 3 months, 100.4°F (38°C) is the red line. For older kids, generally if it's hitting 104°F (40°C) or more, that's when you really need to rush to the doc. Below that, lots of cuddles and fluids usually do the trick!

Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

For kids, especially small ones, if the fever is over 102°F (38.9°C), it's a concern. Anything touching 104°F (40°C) or more is dangerous and needs hospital. Don't compromise on their health even if tests are a bit costly, it's worth it for peace of mind.

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Sonia Devi Sonia Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For infants, any fever above 100.4°F is serious. For older kids, 104°F or higher is dangerous.

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