fever

Fever of infants is a distressing scenario for any parent. Rectal temperature that is more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is an abnormal temperature for an infant. Fever is a way the body defends itself from any infections. Febrile seizures are common complications for any fever but it does not cause a weakening effect. Infants with […]

Fever is an increase in the temperature of the body over the normal reading of 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C. Fever is how the body fights an infection. The high temperature of the body can eliminate any bacteria or viruses that attack the body. Remember that fever is the body’s natural defense mechanism