No - this is an old wive's tale - teething does NOT cause fever. Teething will cause irritability, salivation, and looser stools, however. So, if your toddler has a rectal temperature > 100.4 F, there is something else going on (viral vs bacterial infection). Check with your pediatrician. RBB, MD
Yes, very infectious! scarlet fever is most common in children and children with scarlet fever are not to go to school.
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fever
Children since they do not have a good immune system yet.
Yes. It is more common in children than adults.
Women and Children
More children under the age of 10-15 are more commonly infected.
It is common to see high fever in children as their immunity is still low and as a defense mechanism to fight the infection the body temperature rises. If you are concerned, you should always contact a qualified medical practitioner.
That you shiver when you have fever.
Seizures due to fever are common in children. However, the cause of fever should be investigated to avoid repeat febrile seizures.
Children often experience symptoms similar to those of the common cold and gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea) and have a risk of severe complications, though initial symptoms are mild but with a high fever.
In the west, measles,mumps,chicken pox,scarlet fever and influenza