- 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.
- See more reasons to See a Doctor For a Fever.
Check Your Symptoms - What to do for Fever Symptoms
By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide
Updated October 19, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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