Fever
Disease Information
Overview
Your child has a fever if her temperature is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The body responds to changes in temperature by:
- Increasing or decreasing sweat production
- Moving blood away from, or closer to, the surface of the skin
- Getting rid of, or holding on to, water in the body
- Naturally wanting to seek a cooler or warmer environment
