WHEN DO YOU GO TO THE DOCTOR FOR FEVER?

WHEN DO YOU GO TO YOUR DOCTOR FOR FEVER

from the article "Check Your Symptoms - What to do for Fever Symptoms"
By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide
Updated October 19, 2009

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When Should You Go to a Doctor For Your Fever?

# In general, adults should go to a doctor for a fever if your temperature goes above 103 F and will not come down with medication or stays that high for more than 24 hours.

# If a child over 6 months old has a temperature over 101 degrees F that lasts for three days, you should call the pediatrician.

# A child between 3 and 6 months old that has a temperature over 101 F should be taken to the doctor.

# A child under 3 months old with a temperature over 100.4 F should be taken to the doctor.

MY THOUGHTS

i've never gone to the doctor for fever. because i hate going top the doctor.