Flu season is officially upon us, as the state's overall respiratory illness level has risen from Moderate to High, according to a recent report by the Illinois Department of Human Health (IDPH).
However, healthcare providers generally say that a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit measured by mouth is a fever. Penn Medicine goes a little lower; it says a temperature above 99.5 is a fever.
Do all fevers need to be treated with fever medicine? Well, only if they cause discomfort. Look to see how your child is acting. If a fever is 102 or 103, you're going to notice that your child's not ...
Make sure you check the pack size / dosage when comparing prices. See our story on the best deals on hay fever medicine for more. One word of warning about bulk buying - don't get too ...