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Baby on their belly, holding teething ring up to their mouth
February 25, 2026/Children's Health

Teething Doesn’t Cause Fevers — and Other Myths To Sink Your Teeth Into

Most teething symptoms are mild — fevers and other major symptoms are likely something else

Caregiver holding a thermometer, comforting sick child wrapped in blanket on couch
November 17, 2025/Children's Health

ER vs. Urgent Care vs. Pediatrician: How To Know Where To Go When Your Child Is Hurt or Sick

The emergency room is for serious medical issues; urgent care can help when you can’t get a quick appointment with your child’s doctor

Person lying in bed sick, with assorted supplies around, like tissues, pills and hot beverage
October 29, 2025/Primary Care

Hot Tips: How To Break a Fever

A combination of rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications can help you feel better fast

Caregiver reading to sick child holding teddybear in bed
October 25, 2024/Children's Health

Does Your Child Have RSV? Here’s What You Can Do

Getting extra rest, drinking fluids and taking over-the-counter medications can help your little one bounce back

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Caregiver holding thermometer and a sick child wrapped in blanket
October 24, 2024/Children's Health

When Should You Worry About Your Child’s Fever?

Most cases are mild and can be treated at home, but some situations may require medical care or a trip to the ER

Child with fever has wet washcloth on forehead.

Never Use Rubbing Alcohol To Bring Down a Fever

It can cause alcohol poisoning and other serious health issues, especially in kids

parent caring for child's fever in bed
April 17, 2023/Children's Health

How To Treat Your Child’s Fever Naturally (and When To Let It Run Its Course)

It’s important not to give them fever-reducing medications right off the bat

Person taking temperature of child using ear thermometer.
April 11, 2023/Primary Care

Heat Check: How To Take Your Temperature

You can use a digital, tympanic or temporal artery thermometer

checking temperature with a digital thermometer
February 21, 2023/Primary Care

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

There’s no one answer, as your temperature fluctuates throughout the day and your life

child with fever myths debunked
September 29, 2021/Children's Health

When Your Child Has a Fever: 5 Myths Debunked

What you need to know about these common misconceptions

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