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Fever is a common symptom of infection. For children less than three months of age with an infection it may be the only symptom. To make sure infections aren’t missed in these young children the temperature which is considered a fever is lower than in older children. The flowchart will help you decide what to do if you think your child has a fever. Remember, this flowchart is for fever and fever alone. If your child has any other symptoms refer to the appropriate section in the symptoms chapter or call your pediatrician.
Fever in children less than 3 months is defined as 100.4°F and above. For children 3 months and older a fever is defined as 101.5°F and above.
 The preferred method of measuring a fever in a child less than one year of age is with a rectal thermometer. See the Tests and Procedures chapter to see how to obtain a rectal temperature.
Bundling, teething, recent vaccinations, and room temperature should not cause the temperature of a child to rise above 100.3°F |
