When your child has a fever, it can be difficult to determine whether it is serious enough to see a pediatrician. Cindy Gellner, MD, goes over some myths and facts about fevers in children and infants ...

If you’re not feeling well, it’s understandable to wonder if you have a fever. But if you don’t have a thermometer laying around, that can be a tricky task. Can you tell if you have a fever without a ...

Viral fever occurs when a virus enters the body, often during seasonal changes when immunity may be low. While most mild fevers resolve on their own, certain symptoms can indicate serious health risks ...

A fever is typically harmless and can occur when the body fights an infection, such as the flu. Persistent high fevers or additional symptoms, such as abdominal pain or difficulty breathing, may ...

Influenza activity is currently high in California, with a significant number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths reported this season. Fever is the body's natural response to fight off ...

A fever during pregnancy can feel extra stressful – suddenly every sniffle feels high-stakes. The good news? Most fevers are mild, manageable, and don't harm your baby when you treat them quickly.

Fever with thrombocytopenia is usually due to an infection, often from mosquito or tick bites. Treating the infection typically resolves thrombocytopenia, but certain infections may have a less ...