fevers are not harmful but right now you do not know the cause of the fever since he cannot tell you if "something hurts" for instance. most medical providers familiar with children do not get excited about a fever (it is not very high incidentally) but it would behoove you to get him checked out. a good clinician will not treat him if he does not have anything that is treatable. namely a viral infection (the most common cause of fever in this age group). hospital ers will be an expense way to get him examined; an urgent care my be better. don't worry about those warm showers. they are not very helpful. the ibuprofen is fine but remember that you are really treating for comfort since the fever is not harmful. if anything it is helping him get better. fever is one of the body's most powerful immune responses. most viruses only last a week and the fevers that accompany them typically only last 3-4 days. this could really be his last day of fever. if he seems fine. is comfortable. and is not showing any signs of pain or discomfort you could wait another day. if he is still having fevers tomorrow you can try and see his regular pediatrician. your choice of course.
fever in 13 month old. it is my son's fourth day with a fever. it goes up to 102. 7 and it also goes away at times but it's come back. i've controlled it with lukewarm showers and ibuprofen. i am considering going to urgent care since we're on the weekend but i am concerned of the type of treatment he'll be given does anybody know how they handle fevers at the hospital?