3 things to know about treating a child's fever

04/04/23 • 10 min

Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!

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In this episode you will hear:

Is there a temperature at which you should always worry about the fever?
Why do we treat fever?
How do we know when we need to treat a fever?
How to accurately dose medication for fever

*Please note any information from this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Podcast information and KidDose guidelines should NEVER replace your physician's advice. Please check with your physician before giving ANY medications to a child.

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!

In this episode you will hear:

Is there a temperature at which you should always worry about the fever?
Why do we treat fever?
How do we know when we need to treat a fever?
How to accurately dose medication for fever

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.