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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

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

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Teething baby crying
May 1, 2023/Children's Health

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

Drooling, chewing and mild fussing are the most common baby teething symptoms

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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