Dr Jane Fever Advice

Straight from our resident pediatrician, Dr. Jane...

re: what fever temp is dangerous.

no dangerous temp: normal kids can get up to 105-106.
fever does not cause brain damage or denature proteins although you look crappy with a 102.7 .
you can give both tylenol and advil/motrin together and take a lukewarm bath (or just use a wet washcloth on her skin if she doesn't feel like taking a bath) to get the fever down faster

if her fever is over 103 on and off for more than 48 hours or over 101 for more than 72 hours, problems breathing or wheezing then you should make an appt