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It can be very scary
when your baby is sick,

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especially if your
little one has a fever.

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Fortunately, most of the
time you can treat your

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baby's fever at home but
here are some guidelines

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on when to call
the doctor.

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1.Call your doctor if your
baby is younger than three

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months old and has a
rectal temperature of

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100.4 degrees or higher.

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Your baby will need to be
evaluated by your doctor

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right away.

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2.

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Call your doctor if your
three-to six-month-old has

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a temperature of
101 degrees or more.

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3.

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Call your doctor if your
child has other symptoms

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in addition to a fever
including: drowsiness,

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severe ear pain, that
could mean an ear

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infection, vomiting
and diarrhea, that can

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increase the risk of
dehydration, decreased wet

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diapers, and crying when
urinating, which can be

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signs of a urinary
tract infection.

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4.

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If any fever lasts longer
than 3 days, call your

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doctor and have your
baby checked by your

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pediatrician.

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If your baby is less than
6 months old and has a

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fever that climbs to
104 or 105 degrees, seek

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medical help right away.

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If you notice your baby
has severe shortness of

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breath or is lethargic
call 911 immediately.

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Having a sick
baby can be scary.

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Call the doctor when: Your
baby is less than 3 months

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old and has a temperature
of 100.4; Your 3 to 6

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month old has a
temperature of 101 or

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more; Your baby has other
symptoms as well as fever;

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The fever lasts for
more than 3 days.

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And call 911 if your
child's temperature climbs

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to 104 or 105 degrees, or
if your child has severe

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shortness of breath
or is lethargic.