The facts about fever

It’s 2 a.m., and your child is crying, sweaty and flushed. You take his temperature, and your suspicions are confirmed: Your child has a fever. What should you do?

“Fever worries parents, especially when it crops up in the middle of the night,” explains Dr. Leah Matthews, a pediatrician with Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates.

Parents may be surprised to learn that a child’s temperature is not as important as how the child looks and acts.

Find out the facts about fever, including when to call your child's doctor.

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