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> Children and Fever
Fever (temperature higher than normal) is common in children but is not necessarily harmful, nor is it always evidence of an illness. A fever is a special cause for concern, however, in infants younger than 3 months of age.
> Kid Care: Colds
There’s no substitute for good old-fashioned loving care. Beyond that, if a child hasn’t had a fever for the past 24 hours and feels okay, he or she can return to regular activities at school and at play. The following suggestions should help your child get back up to speed soon.
> Kid Care: Fever
Fevers are only a symptom of something else happening in the body. Your child can have a fever and not look or feel hot. So always take your child's temperature for at least 1 minute before deciding how serious a fever is. Here are some things you can do if your child has a fever.
> When Your Child Has a Fever
A fever is defined as a temperature above the normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees. Most medical professionals agree that a fever by itself is not an illness; it is a symptom of an underlying problem. Fevers actually can be a positive sign that the body is fighting an infection, because fever stimulates certain defenses, such as white blood cells, which attack and destroy invading bacteria. However, a fever can cause discomfort for a child, increase his need for fluids and make his heart rate and breathing faster.
> Cold and Flu
Develop a battle plan against the flu this year. Know what you will be up against, get the facts on prevention, learn tips for a quick recovery, and find out when it is appropriate to seek further medical attention.
> Sneezing, coughing and runny noses: Tips to battle the winter bugs
Develop a battle plan against the flu this year. Know what you will be up against, get the facts on prevention, learn tips for a quick recovery, and find out when it is appropriate to seek further medical attention.
> The common cold
Resist the temptation to prescribe
> Understanding Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
A common childhood viral infection, Fifth Disease mainly affects children, but can also be contracted by adults of all ages.
> Understanding Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
A common childhood viral infection, hand-foot-and-mouth disease mainly affects children, but can also be contracted by adults of all ages.
> Much “achoo” about nothing!
Every winter as many as a quarter of the Canadian population suffers through a case of the flu, and as most parents know, if there’s someone going around, it’s the kids that seem to get it first!
> When to go to the Emergency Room with your child
You are the best judge of the condition of your child’s health. However, it can be difficult to figure out how sick your child is and how to know if you should take him to the Emergency Room. Fortunately, there are signs to look for to help you decide.
> Declare war on germs today!
Germ warfare is a never-ending battle on the home front.