Flushed skin, a sweaty back and a general feeling of discomfort are all tell-tale signs of an illness. These physical symptoms allude to a raised body temperature, but the only sure way to tell if ...

Your baby feels a little hot, maybe they’re fussier than usual, and suddenly your mind jumps to one thing: do they have a fever? Taking your baby’s temperature sounds simple enough, especially if ...

Children with a very high fever, defined as a rectal temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, have a heightened risk for serious bacterial infection and for viral illness, or both, report ...