You're watching...
Q&A with Dr. Manny: What temperature is too high in a toddler, and at what point should you take them to the doctor?
Also in this playlist...
Auto-advance: ON
Auto-advance
This transcript is automatically generated
Hello I'm not -- -- -- -- you questions.
A fever is a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body.
But it temperature reading -- in the only indication of whether a fever is serious we got this email from a concerned dealer.
Dear doctor Manny my grandson had a fever of -- 105 point one.
What temperatures too high and -- toddlers and at what point should you take them to the doctor.
Okay Lisa you should always use caution when it comes to fevers in small children.
Because a fast rising -- could put a child at risk for Phibro seizures.
The American academy of pediatrics suggests calling the doctor.
If a child's temperature is a 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher and had symptoms like.
Loss of appetite off an earache irritability -- fatigue vomiting or diarrhea.
There are some over the counter medications you can use to help control the fever.
But for more on that we talk to an expert.
Ericsson medicines that can be used in children's peace keeper ultimately drove -- there.
What is the minute and talk and -- that can be used for hours.
The other is an open which is Motrin Advil and -- used every six hours.
-- coat and hence the last longer look a little bit -- higher insurance.
However it can be a little tough -- -- Your child looking very sick are you worried about -- -- and that's -- -- time to be there.
And remember keep those questions coming.
You can send them to Dr.
Manny and foxnews.com.
Until next -- -- -- demanding.
