When to seek medical advice
- Your baby younger than 3 months has a rectal temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher or an ear temperature of 99.5 F (37.5 C) or higher
- Your child older than 3 months maintains an ear temperature higher than 101 F (38.3 C) after a few hours of home treatment
- Your child's fever is accompanied by severe headache, stiff neck, swollen throat, confusion, unusual rashes, lethargy or repeated vomiting
Seek medical care immediately if:
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