Fever

A 32-year-old mother from Connecticut has died just days after giving birth to her third child, and now thousands of donors are sending funds to help her grieving family in their time of need.

If you’re about to freak out over a temp of 102°F, take a deep breath and remember this smart advice from Michael Steiner, M.D., a dad of two and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Parents, here's your guide for which symptoms require immediate medical attention—and what the symptoms might mean.

Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever? We asked doctors what you should (and shouldn't) do the next time your child’s temperature rises. 

You can't take chances when your toddler or child has a fever, but you shouldn't panic either. We'll explain what to look for so you can stay calm—and help her feel better fast.

You can’t always tell if your child has a fever by feeling his forehead or body. Here are the most common signs of fever in babies, toddlers, and children.