Would you give fever reducer to temp of 102?

[kalanamak]

My son would have a raging headache with that temp, so yes. If he wasn't suffering, just napping or contentedly watching Fantasia, then no.

[babysparkler]

I wouldn't unless the child was extremely uncomfortable or had a history of febrile seizures. I will let any fever go (up to 104ish) as long as the child isn't completely miserable.

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[Amy loves Bud]

Ahhh, yeah, I would.

 

Okay, you above posters please explain why you would withhold medicine for a sick kid.

 

I didn't post above, but I don't give anti-pyretics until the fever is 103 or higher unless they are acting and feeling sick. My 10 year old used to get crazy high fevers -102 was actually not much for her and she would play and feel fine with it.

 

There is no danger in that level of fever in and of itself, and I give medication sparingly. (This may vary for children who are prone to febrile seizures or have other medical problems, so ymmv and talk to your own doctor!)

 

Now if I had a child who was miserable and achy at 102, I would absolutely give them the medication.

[LibraryLover]

I never hestitate to medicate for comfort.