At what temperature do you bring a 4 year old to the ER?
By 103 I would bring him in if you aren't able to get him to take tylenol and keep it down. A luke warm bath is a good way to brng down his body temp. As the water evaporates off of his skin it will bring his core temp down. Don't put him in cool water because he may start to shiver which will raise his body temp. Also, undress him and don't wrap him in blankets, either.
Some kids just run high fevers. It's not the fever that you need to worry about, but how your child is acting. If he/she is incredibly logy or if motrin isn't helping, then I would call the pediatrician.
I'd say anything over 103 degrees, or under that if accompanied by other things I'd be worried about. But call your doctor before that point if you're concerned!
I say 103, if you can't get it to come down. Use Ibuprofen and a tempid warm bath (not too cold, or it could increase fever).
Call the ER, they can tell you when to worry.
It's not the degree it's how they are they are acting , up until 104.
If they are lethargic , won't drink, or have excessive vomiting or diarrhea then yes they need to go to the ER.
Call the pediatrican first and see what they say.
Or if the fever has spiked to over 103-104 and hasn't gone down within 45 minutes of taking the right dose of ibuprofen.
Good luck.
It is not so much the temperature that I worry about its more how they are acting unless it goes over 104 and won't come down
I have taken our daughter at 104, but most importantly trust your gut! If it's lower than that, but you just know something is wrong go ahead and take him or her! You can always call your pediatrician or the ER if you have questions too. Hope your little one is feeling better!
101 - 102 i was told ..
What other symptoms is your child having?
If you are worried, take him/her in.
Also, call your Pediatrician... even if off hours... ALL Pediatricians can be reached by Pager or they have on their telephone message... a phone number you can call... to reach them.
Call the Pediatrician's office.... they SHOULD have their emergency number for you to call the Pediatrician, on their outgoing phone message.
