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When a Fever Leads to a Seizure
When cold and flu season arrives, most parents expect their children to develop fever along with runny noses and ear infections. But few parents are prepared when fever causes a seizure. One in every...
View ArticleKids’ Fevers: When to Worry, When to Relax
Contributor: Terra Blatnik, MD Fevers can be a very scary thing for parents, particularly for first-time moms and dads. Every child will eventually experience a fever, no matter how careful we are! It...
View ArticleFDA Mandates New Acetaminophen Warning
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will require manufacturers of drugs containing acetaminophen to include a new message on drug labels to warn consumers of the...
View ArticleFevers: When Cancer Becomes an Emergency
A fever may not send most people to the doctor’s office. But for a cancer patient, fever, along with weakness and pain, could signal an infection – and may prompt a visit to the emergency room. When a...
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Don’t Let the Summer Bugs Bite (Video)
One thing that bugs us about summer is, well, bugs – and the bites they leave behind. Some of them can even make us sick. Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, is an expert on infectious diseases at Cleveland...
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Water: Do You Need 8 Glasses a Day? (Infographic)
When it comes to quenching your thirst, water rules. But when it comes to knowing how much water you should drink every day, opinions are all over the map. Should you buy a 2-liter water bottle to get...
View ArticleYour Child’s Fevers: 5 Common Myths Debunked
Does a fever always mean your child is seriously ill? Not necessarily, says Cleveland Clinic pediatrician David Hornick, MD. “Many parents think a fever is caused directly by a virus or bacteria, but...
View ArticleYour Child’s Fevers: 5 Common Myths Debunked
Does a fever always mean your child is seriously ill? Not necessarily, says pediatrician David Hornick, MD. “Many parents think a fever is caused directly by a virus or bacteria, but it’s actually...
View ArticleYour Kid Has a Fever: Which Thermometer Is Best?
Your kid seems tired and out of sorts. Her forehead feels hot to your wrist. What’s the best way to take her temperature? Follow these tips from pediatric nurse practitioner Melanie Klein, CNP:...
View ArticleShould Your Child Stay Home Sick? Here’s How to Decide
“Is my child too sick to go to school today?” Answering this simple question can leave even the most decisive parents second-guessing themselves nearly every time. On one hand, missing school might...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening in My Body When I Have a Fever?
Q: Why do I get a fever with the flu? A: Colloquially, we talk about a fever as feeling hot and sweaty. In medicine, we quantify that – a fever is a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher....
View ArticleKids’ Fevers: When to Worry, When to Relax
Fevers can be a very scary thing for parents, especially for first-time moms and dads. (How high is too high? Should I call the doctor immediately?) But every child will eventually experience a fever,...
View ArticleBody Temperature: What Is (and Isn’t) Normal?
What’s a “normal” human body temperature? That question is a little harder to answer than you might think. Most people probably grew up being told it was 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (or 37 degrees...
View ArticleWhy Cancer Patients Should Take Fevers Seriously
A fever may not send most people to the doctor’s office. But for a cancer patient, fever, along with weakness and pain, could mean an infection — and require a visit to the emergency room. When a...
View Article5 Methods to Safely Break a Fever
Fevers make you feel terrible. You might have body aches and fatigue, or maybe you’re caring for a child that’s sick and restless. Whether it’s you or your child, spiking a fever sets you up for hours...
View ArticleWhat To Do During the Children’s Medicine Shortage
Your poor kiddo is coughing, sniffling and maybe even running a fever. Like any good parent, you rush to the nearest drugstore to grab a pain reliever suitable for kids, only to find the shelves...
View ArticleFact or Fiction: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
There was a time when “feed a cold, starve a fever” served as cutting-edge medical advice. This nugget of wisdom traces back to a dictionary compiled in 1574 by English lexicographer John Withals. His...
View ArticleIs It Safe To Take Acetaminophen With Ibuprofen?
You have back pain, a headache or a fever. Typically, you’d turn to acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help alleviate your pain. But can you take acetaminophen with ibuprofen for additional pain relief?...
View ArticleHeat Check: How To Take Your Temperature
Growing up, your parent may have kissed or placed their hand on your forehead to see if you had a fever. While those gestures may have been endearing and comforting, they weren’t very accurate or...
View ArticleHow To Treat Your Child’s Fever Naturally (and When To Let It Run Its Course)
You may not think of a fever as a good thing. After all, they can be kind of miserable, accompanied by body aches and chills and whatever the heck else comes with being sick. But fevers are actually...
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