Unable to keep fluids down.
Baby emergency room fever.
Is under age 2 and has a fever that lasts longer than 48 hours.
When a baby under three months of age has a fever over 38 c or 100 4 f.
If your baby is less than 3 months old visit the er for a temperature above 100 4 degrees.
You should also seek emergency care if your baby s fever is accompanied by these symptoms.
A rectal temperature of more than 100 4 f 38 c is considered a fever.
If your child is between the ages of 90 days and 36 months old you should visit an emergency room near you if the fever temperature is above 102 2 degrees f or if the child s fever is accompanied by any of the following symptoms.
Depending on these test results a young infant with a fever may be started on antibiotics and may be hospitalized and observed for 24 to 48 hours.
Emergent management of pediatric patients with fever is a common challenge.
If your baby is younger than 3 months old contact the doctor for any fever.
Emergency services at the hospital for sick children.
Infants over 28 days old may simply be sent home with a follow up visit to the emergency room or with their pediatrician if all testing is normal and the baby is feeding well.
When you suspect that your baby has a fever take your baby s temperature with a thermometer.
2 3 infants younger than 2 months have unique risks for serious bacterial infections.
When your child has difficulty breathing.
If your baby is 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature up to 102 f 38 9 c and seems sick or has a temperature higher than 102 f 38 9 c contact the doctor.
When your child has a fever and is difficult to wake up or is very sleepy.
Is younger than age 3 months and has a rectal temperature of 100 4 f 38 c or higher.
Is 3 to 12 months old and has a fever of 102 2 f 39 c or higher.
Also talk to your child s provider or go to the emergency room if your child.