Divya Rao Divya Rao Asked 7 months ago

What is a high fever for a 3 month old?

My 3-month-old baby has a slight temperature, and as a new mom, I'm quite anxious. What temperature is considered a high fever for a 3-month-old baby?

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Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Oh, for a tiny 3-month-old baby, any temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is considered a fever and needs immediate attention. Since they are so little, it's best not to guess or wait around. Please call your pediatrician right away to get them checked.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or more is a high fever for a 3-month-old baby and is considered a medical emergency. We had severe complications when my nephew had a high fever at this age because we delayed. Please take the baby to a doctor immediately.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My 3-month-old had a 101°F fever last week and honestly, I haven't slept in 48 hours. At this age, even 100.4°F is high and requires a doctor's visit immediately. Skip the coffee, skip the internet, and just head to the clinic!

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Aditya Hegde Aditya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

At Apollo, the pediatricians emphasized that for a 3-month-old baby, any reading of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is a fever that needs to be evaluated. Please ask your doctor clearly about the exact steps to take. Do not give any over-the-counter syrup without their direct prescription.

Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't panic, but a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is a high fever for a 3-month-old. Because their immune systems are still developing, doctors need to check them promptly. Please call your pediatrician right now, they will guide you safely.

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Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, a 3-month-old baby is very delicate, and any temperature of 100.4°F or above is considered high. At this tender age, we should never try any home remedies or wait for the fever to go down. Take the baby to a pediatrician immediately.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Listen, for a 3-month-old baby, any temperature of 100.4°F or above is high. Do not ask for advice on internet groups or wait to see if it drops. Pack your diaper bag and go straight to your pediatrician.

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