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Treating Your Child’s Fever: FAQs for Parents

By: Megan Donahue, MD, FAAP

Does your child have a fever? Most of the time, a fever isn't a reason to panic. It's a sign that the immune system is working. Here's what to know about fever, temperatures, safe fever medicine for kids, natural remedies and when to call your pediatrician. Tap the questions to learn more.

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About Dr. Donahue

Lt. Col. Megan Lt. Col. Megan Donahue, MD, FAAP, is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She is the Division Chief for Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Brooke Army Medical Center and the Associate Program Director for the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC) Pediatrics Residency. Dr. Donahue is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Infectious Diseases.


The views expressed in this manuscript are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Defense, nor any agencies under the U.S. Government.

Last Updated
1/27/2026
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American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2026)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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