Check Your Symptoms - What to do for a Fever

By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide

Updated April 18, 2013

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• 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.

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• Evaluate Fever Symptoms - Check Your Temperature
• Choose a Medication for Your Fever
• How Often Should You Take Medication for Your Fever?
• How to Reduce a Fever Without Medication
• When Should You Go to a Doctor For Your Fever?
• Causes of Fever

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