it may be better to take her regular medical provider or to an urgent care facility instead of an er. ers are set up for life-threatening/serious emergencies not really a child with a fever. unfortunately i have no way of making a blind determination as to the cause of her fever but in the vast majority of cases it ends up being viral. fevers are not dangerous but it would be nice to know if she has a treatable medical problem like an ear infection or urinary tract infection.
23month. fever of 102-104 has not broke in 12hrs. with tylenol. won't eat. only 6oz of fluid intake. what should i do? . my 23 month old has had a fever of 102-104f. it has not broken within 12 hrs. even with tylenol. she has had at least 6oz of fluid intake and will not eat. she is not active; just wants to be held and sleeps. she seems very weak. i am concerned. not sure if i should take her to the er. what should i do?