{"id":11834,"date":"2018-06-05T13:30:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T11:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosinuss.com\/?p=11834"},"modified":"2019-07-19T13:35:39","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T11:35:39","slug":"when-your-kids-have-fever-the-most-important-questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cosinuss.com\/en\/2018\/06\/05\/when-your-kids-have-fever-the-most-important-questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"When kids have fever – the most important questions and answers"},"content":{"rendered":"

When kids have a fever, parents have a lot of questions.\u00a0We answer the most frequently asked ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why does my child have a fever?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most cases because it has an infection. Fever is a powerful weapon of the body to fight pathogenic germs off. Which pathogen is the reason for the fever is however difficult to tell and often not even necessary. Most of the time, it is just a simple viral infection. Check for further symptoms and look at the fever curve to find out what could causes this defending reaction of the body. Some causes have typical fever curves that can be recognized. Consult your pediatrist with the data.<\/p>\n

Is it a cause for concern?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most cases, no. Fever is a healthy reaction of the body. It warms up, so germs can\u2018t settle and multiply easily. It is a reaction, that has been applied for millions of years by all multicellular organisms. Some studies even show, that infections often last longer and are more complicated, when the fever is constantly brought down with medication.<\/p>\n

However, there can also be reasons for fever that need immediate attention, for example, if the child\u00a0 is post surgery and might have an inflammation. Always look at the context and the symptoms and if your not sure check with your pediatrist.<\/p>\n

Is my child contagious?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. You can most probably assume, that the fever is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, and as such, the infection itself can be passed on but not the fever.<\/p>\n

How do I check for a fever?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a quick check with your hand (or, better: your lips) on your child\u2018s forehead solidifies your suspicion, your next step is to confirm it with a fever thermometer. There are different types of thermometers on the market, but really, just few of them can be recommended:<\/p>\n