What is considered a fever for a 1 year old?
My 1-year-old child felt a little warm to touch today. What temperature range is considered a fever for a 1-year-old? I need to know the proper benchmark before panicking.
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6 months ago
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When my son turned one, his doctor told me that 100.4 F or higher is considered a fever. Whenever his temperature reached that point, I just kept him hydrated and called our paediatrician for the next steps.
8 months ago
A fever is 100.4 F or above. Please be very careful because high fevers in one-year-olds can sometimes lead to febrile seizures if left unchecked. I highly recommend taking your child to the doctor to find the underlying cause.
8 months ago
For a 1-year-old, 100.4 F (38 C) is the standard fever mark. I usually keep a digital thermometer handy to check under the arm. If it's a fever, we give paracetamol drops only as prescribed by our doctor and monitor them closely.
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9 months ago
Haan, 100.4 F se upar hi fever mana jata hai 1 saal ke bache ke liye. Thoda garm lage toh pehle thermometer se check kar lo na, aise hi tension mat lena. Aur turant doctor se consult karna sabse badhiya hai.
7 months ago
According to the pediatric guidelines at the hospital we go to, a temperature of 100.4 F or above is a fever. Don't guess the dosage or try random suggestions. Just call your paediatrician and ask them clearly what to do.