Fever in Children, Babies, and Kids - When to Worry?

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As a Pediatrician and mother, I know fever phobia is real.
I break it all down so you can feel more confident in handling fevers in your children. Share this video with a friend, partner, or grandparent because fever is THE #1 reason we see panicked parents in our office, when MANY times its nothing to panic about.
Timestamps:
0:00-Intro/what this video will cover
1:50-Definition of fever
2:37-Why do kids get fever often?
3:44-Thermometers
6:41-How to check a rectal temperature
9:42-When to treat a child with a fever
15:01-Common Fever Myths
18:26-When to seek care for a fever
The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.
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@vikramrathore2512 2 года назад

Thank you so much. Watching this at 3 am while my daughter has a fever. This helps a lot.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

This was my hope with these videos that you could have some reassurance in those late hours

@priyankavedpathak3774 Год назад

Same here ..watching at 3.37 am

@sunitaali1047 Год назад

What medicine help for fever panadol syrup for my 7 years old the fever occurring every 4 hours what should I used to gave him for the fever?

@mutyadechavez-mejia1507 Год назад

Same here at 3am.. thanks for recording this video Dr. Mona.

@TheRiderInBlack85 Год назад

It’s 3:00am right now for me and for the same reason.

@faridparinia28 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video. You don’t know how relieved I am after watching this. Precise and very clear to understand 👏🏻👏🏻

@JuneK618 Год назад

I’m so glad I found this. I always get panicky when my one year old is having a fever. I feel at ease now. Now I can stop calling and taking her to the ER every time she hits 103. Thank you doctor.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

You're so welcome!

@susanpino1714 3 года назад

loved this! just watched again as a refresher (20MO currently running a fever) and I really appreciate this vid!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Awesome!

@albrugs25 3 года назад

Thank you! This has given me so more confidence with our 15 month old. There have been times when I’ve questioned my decisions and feel better about them after watching your video. These are amazing! Keep ‘em coming!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

YAY!! Will do!!

@nicholejm7199 3 года назад

Thank you for the great explanation on taking rectal temperatures. I honestly have never heard or seen this information anywhere! 😊

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

YAY! Im happy to demonstrate and help. It can be scary and I think it's important parents know how to accurately do this to prevent injury!

@Ahgemini4ever 3 года назад

I wish this video was around months ago when my baby had his first fever! But I’m so glad I’m seeing it now. Thank you!!!!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@demicancino828 3 года назад

Dr. Mona, thank you again for this! This is my second time watching this as we are on day 2 of fever, so this is such a great guide for when to be worried, when to treat, when to monitor, etc. This really helped to ease this anxious mama’s heart.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Aww yay! I'm so glad to hear it!! That is my goal!

@nlpeck1024 Год назад

This is extremely helpful! Thank you ❤️

@onefivethree 3 года назад

This was really informative. Really appreciate the timestamps, Dr Mona.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Thank you! I love the timestamps too. I wish more youtubers would do it. It truly helps for busy mommas who want to jump to particular sections!

@maneesha77 Год назад

I seriously wish we had doctors like you here… you are a doctor at heart! Thank you for giving these information online so we can atleast educate ourselves. You make us parents not feel guilty about being concerned… thank you Doctor! 💐

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

Aw thank you for your kind words! These comments motivate me keep creating content. So glad you found it helpful ❤

@dianaparr6357 Год назад

Thank you so much!! You have made my anxiety go down it’s 4:30am. Being scared, 99.9 on and off for a couple days had been making my anxiety so high.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

I'm so glad this video helped!! Hope everyone's feeling better!

@MsMiaAlexis 5 месяцев назад

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

@lavinalongia1731 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Very informative and easy to understand! Great job!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it easy to understand!

@stephjose9401 2 месяца назад

My son is almost 4 and had a high 104, but it would go down with Tylenol then kept going up again. As long as he stayed hydrated, we just helped him rest and monitored him for a few days and now he is recovered.

@mishandledgrace 2 года назад

Thank you!! You are doing such a service to mamas!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Thank you! I have truly enjoyed my platform and helping others!

@mohammedbule6956 3 месяца назад

What a new and good lecture i see today !

@maggieshackelford2802 2 года назад

This was so very helpful and comforting! Thank you so much

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

You're so welcome!

@stephencarroll9881 Год назад

Appreciate your advice, will continue to monitor my child. The fever is coming down, now at 101

@manolaso123 10 месяцев назад

Thank you ! This is the best guide to go with your kids . Blessings from the universe.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much ❤glad you found it helpful!

@psychologicalmusic168 Год назад

Thank you so much doctor for sharing this important information about fever to all patients

@saracosgrave5498 3 года назад

My 2 year old have a fever today. This was very helpful to watch. Thank you!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@jesusuriarte1429 Год назад

Thank you very much for your video.... so informative and helpful for my 5 year old... really appreciate Thank you again and God bless

@atgandbjg 2 года назад

Hi, Dr. Mona - my poor toddler has a temp of 103 this morning. I felt panicked but then remembered you had this video. Taking the 23 minutes to watch was the best thing ai could have done. Thank you so much for this helpful content. I feel confident in how to proceed for my little one. Appreciate you and the work you do here, on podcasts and Instagram!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Boonie, thank you so much! That is so great that this was helpfuL!

@Jb-oj2ek 5 месяцев назад

Why does everything say that you should take your toddler to the doctors when it is 102 or more. 103 is high. What is the cut off to taking them in? Only if they look lethargic?

@EmilyyHoffman123 Год назад

PLEASE do an episode about febrile seizures. My son is 3 and has had 2 on two different occasions. I am now TERRIFIED every time he even gets the sniffles, worrying a fever is what’s right come next. 😢

@scottfeeley944 Год назад

It's related to the fever. Fevers do all kinds of weird things to the body but it's not permanent.....

@aliciam3706 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you Dr. Mona!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@chantha317 7 месяцев назад

I’m glad this video. Thank you so much

@paulinenovak4888 3 года назад

Love you, Dr Mona!! So so helpful! Thank you

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@zainabsyeda6341 2 года назад

Wow that video really did cover everything thankyou.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

You're so welcome!

@anhthile6733 Год назад

Our Baby is 6.5months. Temperature 101.2 and we going thru all the checklist of what you told us. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤒

@Mrs.Pena-1 9 месяцев назад

THIS WAS REALLY HELPFUL ❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH AND NOW YOU HAVE A NEW SUB!! ❤

@pedsdoctalktv9960 9 месяцев назад

Aw thank you! I'm so glad you're here part of the PDT community ❤

@lmf5996 Год назад

Thank you for this my kids are all older now but we have a new baby and I needed a refresher course 🤣 I will recommend my daughter in-law to follow.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

I love when all generations come to learn! Thank you! Let me know if you want any other topics!

@TianaKy Год назад

Thank you so much! Extremely helpful!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

Youre so welcome!

@dominiquedunn7568 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this information. I love following you on Instagram as well. You helped ease my anxious mama heart tonight. My sweet girl had her 4-month shots today and was very fussy with a slight fever tonight.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Thank you, Dominique!

@KMW145 Год назад

very informative as I was worried about my child fever...it helped me a lot

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

I'm so glad you found the video helpful!

@Jay_Thanki 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this reassuarance. This gave me confidence in managing our 3 year old right now and alliviating my wifes concerns about the myths re: brain damage etc.We are currently dealing with 39-40 temp in the first 24 hrs

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 месяца назад

So glad it was helpful! ❤

@sarahpeprah3322 Год назад

Thanks, Dr. Mona you make me know I was not doing the wrong thing.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

Yay! Glad you found it helpful and encouraging :)

@kristenm6076 3 года назад

Such a helpful video!! My four month old got her vaccinations today and was feeling warm, this video was so helpful in knowing how to check her temp and what to look for

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Amazing! I know Im very late to responding and your daughter is ONE! Happy birthday haha!

@thenoricos8632 2 года назад

Hello..it's my first time watching your videos...it's a big help for me on how to deal with my 3yr old baby whos having a fever right now...she had a cough and cold..so many it's a reason for her fever...

@amandagilbert9479 Год назад

My baby is having her first fever and I’m bawling my eyes out😭❤️✨my baby.

@Tina3343 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the info

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful, Tina!

@rahminac4343 3 года назад

First comment! Yay! Thanks for this video!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Thanks for listening and commenting :)!

@barbarafaust8304 3 года назад

Thank you for a great presentation. Would love to hear about dosing medications.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Coming soon! Can't wait for that one

@SS-rw5bt Год назад

The best informative video, even my family doc never has time to explain in such detail. I learned a lot about my child’s viral fever. Thanks for the explanation.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

This is the dream message. I feel like this education is vital and many clinicians don't have time to explain the whys--its why many (not all) prescribe things to appease parents/patients but an explanation goes a long way.

@jlloyd3715 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing

@NM_18E Год назад

Love this! Thanks so much!

@sheriffokuta4617 2 года назад

Thank you doctor I'm really glad for this

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@sherine597 3 года назад

Thanks so much very useful and please a video for the dosage

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

I did do one after this one, however may revamp it!

@madisonmessmann7749 3 года назад

Super helpful!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

So glad!

@CG-vq9mj Год назад

I thought I knew enough ab a fever but guess I don’t lol so glad I watched this.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

Happy it was helpful!

@annatee673 3 года назад

This is really helpful!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@toyabali9726 Год назад

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@andreaherrera1133 3 года назад

You are so awesome and informative Dr. Mona! Cannot wait to see more videos!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Thank you Andrea!

@davinsinaswee1935 8 месяцев назад

Very educational

@rayawidya 3 года назад

It's really helpful, I have my one year old daughter on a fever now and this helps a lot. Thank you dr. Mona!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@hexpvu4990 2 года назад

@@pedsdoctalktv9960 have a good day Dr Mona my baby is 8 months old now and his have a high fever and I'm so worried.

@thomas9469 2 года назад

Thanks for video waiting for more content. The 100.4 Temp mark is good till what age ? Also i have a question abt allergies. What should be the mildest fist line of treatment Allegra or Flonase ? I understand Flonase is steroid is it safe to use Flonase for months ? Also any home remedy for allergies Love to hear your suggestions . 🙏

@freetocomment1946 Год назад

Mother of 3. I always use my lips on the exact center of the forehead. If its a fever that spot will be warm to the lips. If its not a fever that spot will be cool even if the rest if the body is warm.

@onyinyelydia257 Год назад

Hi,very informative but my 8month baby body temperature is always very high and would not respond to treatment

@chrisortega8813 Год назад

My son had. 104 Fever up n down. He was taking a nap and woke up like he was confused and all big eyed like he was stuck or dizzy or didn't know where he was. Is this normal because it's scared th outta me

@juanpablofajardo7218 Год назад

Thanks for the help bc I have a fever

@daneashadavis4504 Год назад

I'm sleepy but cannot sleep until my 3year old fever breaks

@mmm051889 3 года назад

Thank you for the information! :) what are your thoughts on infrared thermometers?

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

I think they're good for screening. Commonly used in this pandemic, btw! But, for accuracy, Im not a fan. BUT, that being said when Im looking at overall demeanor of a child, it may not really matter. If a child is older, we are going by how they are acting any way, so accuracy is not as important unless indicated by the doctor for certain conditions!

@staheem 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much…

@lucydyer6309 Год назад

Peace of mind Merci, Gracias

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

You're so welcome!

@Melhall85 26 дней назад

At what temp should I medicate? What temp is TOO high ?

@kaylafarrar778 Год назад

Dr Mona- my 3 yr old has been lethargic most of the day, and had a fever this morning- I gave him Tylenol every four hours since 5:00 this morning (three times) he's still warm and sleeping- is this normal?

@kropek2023 Год назад

thank you Doc

@americatoken3334 Год назад

I brought my baby 4 weeks old cause daughter 8yrs old had a cold, Nurse took temp every 4hrs on the baby. Waste of time cause after 8hrs temp had drop on its own. All night awake, I could have done the same at home.

@pranithareddy4863 Год назад

My child had a fever spiked from 102F to 106 F in just few minutes , but he was still responding and drinking fluids Fever was down to 102F only after 45 min of giving fever syrup and fever stayed at 102F Do we need to take child to ER during these times

@mzmarquitanunuburrough6394 Год назад

I’m up at 4am, haven’t been to sleep, cause the fever had just started last night 😢I’m just WORRIED 😮WATCHING,These helpful videos are helping, maybe I’ll dose OFF, when the SUN RISE, THANKz😊

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

sending so much love. I know its hard when our kids are sick

@zeinalalala3332 6 месяцев назад

What about while your child is sleeping? Should we wake them to give fever medicine if the fever is at a certain number?

@marigoldsunburst 3 года назад

So great!

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Awesome!

@lucyyap3132 Год назад

Good morning mam im in phillipines can u please help me what is this mean

@mariasmith8281 3 года назад

Hi Dr. Mona! Thanks for this video. Is it common to see elevated heart rates with fever in infants/toddlers? Would you consider this a reason to medicate a fever?

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Yes! This can happen. If they have the elevated HR but otherwise well and active, dont technically need to medicate

@lilypad145 3 года назад

Boy as a high school teacher I got SO MAD when the school nurse would send kids back with a 100 degree temperature, but I guess there was at least some validity to it 🤷‍♀️

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

it makes sense why they use 100 because anything more is in fever range. BUT, i also have a problem with some guidelines from schools as a working mom. BUT, i know its in place for a reason!

@DeeptiPotnis 3 года назад

Thank you for doing this! Do you have any advice about dressing a child when they have fever? Are more layers better than less?

@pedsdoctalktv9960 3 года назад

Dont need to worry about this. My opinion is to still dress them how you would with in that climate with understanding that either way, they may sweat as the fever breaks

@jjennn3370 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏽

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

of course!

@magdakitavi7100 2 года назад

Thank you soo much.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

You're so welcome!

@meganmaxwell9660 2 года назад

Thank you

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@jinkypilapil2067 Год назад

Hi doc my son have fever and always turning back every Night 😢😢

@zohebmulla3670 Год назад

Madam...in amoebiasis or amoebic colitis will be there fever in children?

@candymaldonado6655 10 месяцев назад

Dr. Mona, just to understand . I started with motrin at 5:20 my daughter was uncomfortable around 9:00 I gave her Tylenol . I don’t know @12 am If it was okay to give her Motrin again ?. I always used to wait the 4 hours . We get concern with the dosis as parents.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 10 месяцев назад

Motrin has to be at least 6 hours from the last dose of Motrin so if you give Motrin at 5:20am you could next give it at 11:20am

@SuburbanWitchery 4 месяца назад

What about chills? Fever im comfortable dwaling with but my kid spent an hour with uncontrollable shivering and tweth chattwring last night and i felt very out of my depth. Can't seem to find much on it.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 4 месяца назад

It's common for kids (and adults!) to shiver with a fever. You can use Tylenol or Motrin (as long as age appropriate) to bring down the fever which should help the shivering

@ahambrahmasmi9970 Год назад

I feel so sad to know that my doc didn't tell me all this. I over medicate my child and now he has medicine allergies.now i don't know how to deal with that.😞 I feel the guilt of making my baby more sick ,cn anyone help me

@villagomezc89 7 месяцев назад

Thank you this helps out a lot ❤

@eunicejanebilbar6791 Год назад

Where can I find the video where you talk about febrile Seizures?

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

Coming next year!

@dorisnamondo97 Год назад

Thank u so much for this video. What if my 3years old toddler has cough, runny nose and fever? He's not lethargic, he's active, I give him water throughout the day to keep him hydrated. I've been giving him tylenol and motrin. His temperature decreases with medication but it's been like 7days. Shld I take him to the ER ?

@cyndiipanda 10 месяцев назад

Hello how did this turn out? I currently have my one year old with an off and on fever on day 8. I am desperate for her to get better. How long did it last for your son?

@OP-xd8ws 6 месяцев назад

Found this years later...Very informative!! Ive heard that if your childs temperature hits 105, take them to the ER. Is this a myth?

@pedsdoctalktv9960 6 месяцев назад

Yes! The height of the fever is not so much the worry but more so how the child looks overall. So even with a 105 fever, you can medicate at home and as long as they perk up and act well when the fever comes down and have no other concerning symptoms you can skip the er visit!

@nimrakhan3147 2 месяца назад

My daughter is 4.5 months old and has 101.5°F temperature what should I do.....i gave paracetamol for time being her temperature down but again go high after some time

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 месяца назад

Hopefully you watched the video! It covers when to worry with a fever and what to do if your baby gets one. If you're concerned always seek advice from your child's clinician but often at that age fever can be monitored at home if baby is otherwise doing well ❤

@ameinizee9378 Год назад

Very informative and helpful. Many thanks! Now on almost Day 4 fever only symptom in my toddler. Been responding well on meds, just urinated, but still probably tiptoeing to the ER by morning, or seeing his pedia if possible.🙃🙂

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

Yesss as you approach 5 days, thats a good idea to do a once over even if acting normal! Especially with no source for the fever. Viruses can do this but would want to make sure all is good!

@cyndiipanda 10 месяцев назад

My 1yo daughter has been having on and off fever for 8 days. They’ve ruled out ear infection, uti, her cbc was normal, she acts fine once I give her the meds, is there something else I should ask to test for?

@stephencarroll9881 Год назад

It's coming down but slow. She's acting normal which has me confused

@bettywilson4098 Год назад

Trying to watch these videos is buffering too much

@christhill2034 2 года назад

Good morning Doc. Mona what happens if you have fever of 106.3

@pedsdoctalktv9960 2 года назад

Also very important to monitor how they're acting. Likely a 106.3 is a very uncomfortable child. If you give them meds and they remain unwell OR if they are just not responsive, don't hesitate to seek medical attention

@padmavatin2587 Год назад

Hi Doc...2.5 yrs boy got his fever on June 7, then again on Same date in July 7, then in Aug and now today on 6th Sept 2022...(101.8) concerned why recurring on same date every month....he got his fever in June at grandparents place.. for no reason ( then we thought maybe coz of climate but ) it's recurring.... Pls give us some insight on this ...thank you

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Год назад

This could be one of two things. Sheer coincidence OR periodic fever syndrome. Periodic fever syndrome is rare but its fever in cyclical nature that occurs monthly and is usually associated with aphthous ulcers. I will do a video n this

@VictoriaOlotukeme 5 месяцев назад

please help me, my newborn of 1 week and 5 days has fever and his stomach is full and strong and is crying a lot.

@pedsdoctalktv9960 5 месяцев назад

Definitely sounds like your baby needs medical attention. I hope they got the help they need ❤

@stephencarroll9881 Год назад

Watching this now, as my daughter has a fever of 104. Sponging her off at 4am in the morning

@kenapatel4660 Год назад

My daughter has suffered from last week this week to i m worried she is 2 Nd half years old 🎈

@kupalface 7 месяцев назад

Hi Doc. Need help with this question. Son took Tylenol after having a fever. Fever went down he went and had a hallucination episode after the fever went down…Kinda scary… should I be super concerned or ???

@pedsdoctalktv9960 7 месяцев назад

Many children have hallucinations or experience confusion when they have a high fever or as the fever is coming down. I wouldn’t worry unless these episodes continue to persist well after the fever is resolved or you have other significant behavioral concerns unrelated to illness. Hope that helps!

@nkanyisongosi6202 Год назад

Thank you so much for this wonderful information my son woke up around 4 am screaming,he was very hot the whole body & he had something swollen on his neck and it was really painful 😖 i gave him paracetamol to release the pain then i used a wet cloth on his forehead to lower the fever,do you think it's an infection 😏

@Kaiishere-dw8kx 8 месяцев назад

Btw. My younger sister has a fever and pukes like whatever she consumes what do I do about it.?

@pedsdoctalktv9960 8 месяцев назад

Some kids do tend to vomit more in response to fever/illnesses than other kids. I'd stick to bland foods and focusing on hydration when not feeling well and consider using OTC fever reducing medication discussed in the video if the fever is causing discomfort