Fever

What is it? 
 A rise in body temperature. consisting of 100.4 (38 C) or higher. 
 Plan of Action: 
 To treat a fever: 
 
 
 Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. 
 
 
 Dress in lightweight clothing. 
 
 
 Use a light blanket if you feel chilled, until the chills end. 
 
 
 Take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others). Follow the directions on the label. 
 
 
 When to seek medical advice: 
 Seek medical care if someone with a fever has any of the following signs and symptoms: 
 
 
 Difficulty breathing 
 
 
 Chest pain 
 
 
 Severe headache 
 
 
 Confusion or agitation 
 
 
 Abdominal pain 
 
 
 Repeated vomiting 
 
 
 Dry mouth, decreased or dark urine, or refusal to drink fluids, which may indicate dehydration 
 
 
 Skin rashes 
 
 
 Difficulty swallowing fluids 
 
 
 Pain with urination or pain in the back 
 
 
 When to seek emergency care: 
 
 
 Fever with no sweating 
 
 
 Severe headache 
 
 
 Seizures 
 
 
 Stiff neck 
 
 
 Confusion 
 
 
 Repeated vomiting or diarrhea 
 
 
 Irritability or significant discomfort 
 
 
 Any worrisome, different or unusual symptoms