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Nov 11 2007

How to spot a fever in a young child

Published by Jennifer under Children's Health, Fevers

(NC)-Young children and babies may not be able to express how they are feeling but Children’s Tylenol’s 50 years of helping parents treat their children’s fevers has taught us some important signs to watch for. Even before they reach for the thermometer, parents can look for the following signs:
. Flushed face
. Hot, dry skin
. Low [...]

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Nov 11 2007

Three steps to treating a feverish child

Published by Jennifer under Children's Health, Fevers

(NC)-Fevers and children seem to go hand in hand, but that doesn’t make it any less concerning for a parent whose child falls ill and has a fever. When dealing with a feverish child, there are three main goals: reduce the temperature, prevent dehydration and monitor for a more serious illness.
A child’s temperature is considered [...]

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