Fever and Your Child
Fever Symptom Checker
Here are the results of our Medical Symptom Checker to help you figure out what is causing your child's medical symptoms.
Prolonged Fever - Fever of Unknown Origin
Review what to do about a child who has a prolonged fever and is not getting any better.
Roseola
Roseola is a common viral infection of early childhood and commonly causes a high fever which is followed by a rash once the fever breaks.
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are common in children, causing fever and pain with urination (dysuria). Kids with a UTI should be treated with antibiotics and may have to undergo testing to make sure they don't have reflux.
Fever in Children - About.com Symptom Checker
Check symptoms and treatment of fever in children in the Fever in Children section of the About.com Symptom Checker.
Parenting Tips
Submit your parenting tips for coping with common issues and problems related to parenting a child with a fever. What works for you?
Possible Side Effects of the MMR Vaccine
Learn about possible side effects of getting vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
Fever
Fever in children is a common symptom in many childhood illnesses. Learn how to recognize and treat fevers.
Kawasaki Disease
In addition to a rash, red eyes, swollen glands, and swelling of their hands and feet, children with Kawasaki Disease have a high and spiking fever for at least five days.
Fever in Children
Information for parents about fever in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians, including how to take a rectal temperature.
Fever - Understanding Fever in Children
Fever is a common symptom in children. Understanding fever can help combat fever phobia and teach parents when it is appropriate to treat a child's fever with a fever reducer, such as Tylenol or Motrin.
