“With a fever, always go to the ER”

24 Jun 2026 · ADÚO team

The myth

Any fever in a child is dangerous and you have to rush to the ER.

The evidence

Fever is a normal defense response. What matters is not the number on the thermometer but how your child is doing overall: how they are breathing, whether they respond, whether they are staying hydrated. A child at 39 °C (102.2 °F) who is playing calmly is usually less worrying than a listless child at 38 °C (100.4 °F).

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