• My 1 month old child has high temperature for the third day straight.

My 1 month old child has had a high temperature for 3 days already, and it's just not going away. It's over 101. Should I take him to the doctor? His fever comes on and off.

2 Answers

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
  • Philadelphia, PA

yes

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Yes he should be checked immediately. A baby this age is considered immune compromised and should be evaluated immediately.

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