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When is fever in a child worrisome?
My baby is 2 months old and he has gotten a fever twice in these past two months, which makes me very worried. But the doctors say that this is somewhat normal, especially because his fever isn't too high. When is fever in a baby a cause for concern?
3 Answers
You should always check with your doctor if your infant gets a fever Less than 2 months old definitely merits a visit. Fever is definitely as anything over 98.6 degrees although less than 101 is mild. Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine
Fever in a two-month-old is always worrisome and deserves clinical evaluation by pediatrician. There might be a need for some investigations. However, if the baby has been seen by a pediatrician during these episodes and everything seems to be okay, probably there may not be any need to worry, unless the fever episodes keep happening.
A newborn baby with fever should be checked by a doctor every time to determine the condition of the baby.