A high fever, a cough, or vomiting child can scare any parent.
So what do you do? You often pick up the phone and bring your
child in to see their doctor. ;In many cases, your child is just
fine and the prescription is TLC. But recognizing when an
illness needs medical attention is important to prevent any
further complications. Parents struggle with "should I call" and
bring my child to the doctor or should I just wait it out. It
can be very tricky especially for new parents. One of the top
reasons a parent calls their child's pediatrician is for a
fever. Fever is a symptom that accompanies many childhood
illness, especially infections. So what is a fever and when
should you call the doctor? The rule of thumb is: If a child is
under 3 months of age and has a temperature at or above 100.4,&
if a child is between 3 and 6 months and has a temperature above
101 or if a child over 6 months has a temperature of 103. For
children over 6 months, it's not about the number BUT how your
child is acting. If your child i