First Aid for Fevers
Fever is generally a symptom of infection or heat exposure.
Symptoms: Elevated temperature, pulse, and breathing rate; chills or hot flashes; flushed skin; headache, achiness. With high fever, seizure may occur.
Emergency Treatment
Symptoms: Elevated temperature, pulse, and breathing rate; chills or hot flashes; flushed skin; headache, achiness. With high fever, seizure may occur.
Emergency Treatment
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In most cases, fever is not serious but can signal a serious problem. The general rule: If fever is 103 degreesF or higher, lasts more than 72 hours, or recurs, contact a doctor within 24 hours.
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DO NOT give medications unless directed by doctor. Give acetaminophen, NOT aspirin, to a child.
- Until a doctor is contacted, have victim undress, then sponge victim's body with lukewarm water for 20 minutes.
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Dry victim, and dress them in comfortably warm clothing.
- Continue to take victim's temperature, and repeat these steps if necessary until fever is reduced or doctor is contacted.
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Give plenty of cool water and other cold or frozen fluids to drink.
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