(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 output of urine, and / or dark urine

. Not interested in eating

. Constipation or diarrhea

. Vomiting

. Irritable or fussy

. Lethargic or quiet

Getting that fever down should be the first priority for parents. If your child has a fever, doctors recommend reducing their temperature by using an acetaminophen based product, such as Children’s Tylenol to make them more comfortable. If the fever persists for more than three days, consult with the child’s physician.

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(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 a fever if it is higher than 38°C (100.4°F). When treating a child at home, the goal is to make the child more comfortable by reducing their temperature to under 38.9°C (102°F).

“The first step a parent needs to take with a feverish child is to get that fever down,” says family physician, Dr. Vivien Brown. “I recommend to my patients starting with an acetaminophen based product, like Children’s Tylenol. Then they can take additional steps like giving a bath in warm water and ensuring the child is not overdressed – even in the winter.”

The second goal is to keep the child from becoming dehydrated. Humans lose extra water from the skin and lungs during a fever. Parents need to encourage the child to drink clear fluids – ideally ones that are high in electrolytes and glucose – or eat some popsicles or jello.

Finally, parents need to monitor their child for signs of serious or life-threatening illness. Signs that a child should be taken to a physician include: having a fever for more than three full days, seeming confused or delirious, crying constantly without being able to be settled, or having a seizure / convulsions.

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