- “Fever is not a disease. It is merely the child’s immune system APPROPRIATELY responding to an infectious process which is viral the majority of the time.”
- “We treat fever with anti-pyretics because it makes the child feel bad, not because fever in and of itself is bad.”
- “The “number” on the thermometer is not nearly as important as how the child looks (interactivity, energy, hydration).”
- “Length of the fever is actually more concerning than height in most cases. If the fever lasts for more than 5 days, the child should at least have a repeat physical exam by a clinician.”
- “Come back if you are worried about the child.”
