Even a low-grade fever could indicate a serious infection in babies. Therefore, depending on the age of your baby, a significant rise in temperature demands a call to the pediatrician.  For newborn babies up to three months old that have a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, you should contact a pediatrician for instructions. If your baby is older than three months old with a 102°F (38.9°C) and the fever lasts longer than a day, call your pediatrician. If you are ever in doubt, make a call to the pediatrician just to be safe. If your baby has a fever but continues to play and eat normally, then there is usually no major concern at that time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends calling a pediatrician if your infant is under three months old and has a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. If your baby is older than three months and has a fever longer than 24 hours and has other symptoms such as coughing, earache, loss of appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea, call your pediatrician or visit an urgent care clinic.  If your baby is not alert or comfortable when the fever subsides, is very irritable, has a stiff neck, or no tears appear when baby cries, contact your doctor right away. If your child has any special medical problems such as heart problems, immune problems, or sickle cell disease, make sure to check with your doctor when he has a fever. Call your doctor if your child has a fever that lasts longer than 48 hours and a decreasing number of wet diapers, or excessive diarrhea or nausea, as this could indicate an illness that should be evaluated. Call your doctor if your child has a fever over 105°F (40.5°C) or has a fever for more than three days. Dial 9-1-1 if your baby has a fever and seems confused, cannot walk, difficulty breathing, or lips, tongue, or nails become blue. If your baby needs medical attention make sure you take along all of the necessary information to ensure baby gets treated correctly and promptly. You should also be prepared to find out what to expect while you are at the doctor's office.  Record all of the necessary information about your baby's fever: when the fever started, how long ago you took your baby's temperature, and informing the doctor of any other symptoms. Make a list of medications, vitamins, and supplements that your baby is taking and if your baby is allergic to anything. Think about questions to ask the doctor like what is causing the fever; what kind of tests need to be performed; what is the best approach for treatment; and will my baby need to take any medications? Be ready to answer the doctor's questions: when did the symptoms begin; did your baby take medication and if yes, when; what did you do to try and alleviate the fever? Prepare for the fact that your baby might have to be admitted to the hospital for observation or more testing if your baby is very ill or is younger than 3 months old.
تابع ارتفاع درجة الحرارة. اتصل بطبيب الأطفال. استعد للخروج.