 [ Symptoms ] fever in 13 month old it is my son is fourth day with a fever it goes up to 102 7 and it also goes away at times but it is come back i have controlled it with lukewarm showers and ibuprofen i am considering going to urgent care since we are on the weekend but i am concerned of the type of treatment he will be given does anybody know how they handle fevers at the hospital [ Disease ] 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 do not 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 is 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