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When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor
When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor Something that often causes concerned parents to call their child’s pediatrician is when their child has a fever. They want to know if they should simply make their child comfortable, give fluids and wait it out, or whether it’s a sign of something serious and they should take their child to the doctor right away. Here’s how to know. A fever is the body’s normal immune response to bacteria and viruses The more the body temperature rises, the harder it is for germs to survive. Also, a fever stimulates the immune system into producing more white blood cells, antibodies and the protein interfe…

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