Since I have been receiving a lot of messages about high fevers lately, I figured I would take the opportunity to share some information practice-wide that I have been sharing with patients individually.
And trust me, I get it! Even as a pediatrician, I never like the look and feel of my kids burning up with fevers!
When your child is radiating heat, it can be scary and hard to think straight. But keeping in mind what causes fever and what to do about it can help ease your worries. If you want the short version: Fevers are adaptive and not themselves dangerous. Somewhere along the line, parents got the message that fevers of a certain height demand a trip to the ER. This is not the case. Here are 7 key points about fever I'd like to share in an effort to provide reassurance and resolve your fever phobia 🙏🌺💚