In the broadest sense, fevers are when the body experiences a higher than normal temperature. Contrary to popular understanding, a fever is not actually an illness. Rather, it’s a symptom of an illness – or more specifically a sign that your body is fighting one off....
Ten Tips You Need to Know About Temperature Checks 1. Detecting a Fever During Flu Season and COVID-19 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a temperature reading of 100.4°F degrees or higher is generally considered a fever. As a rule of...
Worried about fevers? You’re not alone. For parents, fevers can be very distressing. However, most of the time it’s a lack of understanding that can make them seem so worrying. In this article, we are going to explain what a fever is, what causes them, and how...
Why it’s right to be concerned about fever High fever in children is usually a sign of infection, which can be either viral or bacterial. In young children, there is a chance that the infection can be meningitis or sepsis, both of which can be serious or potentially...
