high fever, how high should it be in a 2 yr before i take him to the hospitas?

Answer 1

Any over 104 degrees is dangerous. Fevers fight infection, so call the doctor and let them know. They will tell you from there.
Here is a couple of sites that might help:
http://www.umm.edu/pediatric-info/fever.htm

http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=21&action=detail&ref=832

Answer 2

If the fever is better than 100 you need to call your pediatrician to find out how they want you to medicate. My kids ped. says Tylenol only for fevers under 102. At 102 alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4 hrs. Of course if the fever doesn't begin to come down after a dose of each, the child is lethargic or having any other odd symptoms (asthma, rash, sunken features, etc..) get to the ER at once. Always go by what your childs doctor tells you as each doctor does things a little differently.

Answer 3

Your child has a fever (a temperature over 100 F or 37.8 C). Mild fevers are not harmful, but temperatures over 104 F (40 C) can cause dehydration and fussiness. Here are some very useful points that can help you make your child more comfortable and keep the fever down:

• Do not bundle your child up in heavy clothing or blankets. Use light clothing and bedding to help your child stay cool.

• Give plenty of extra fluids (water, sodas, popsicles) to prevent dehydration. Your child should drink enough to urinate every 6 hours.

• Use acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) every 4-6 hours to relieve discomfort and keep the temperature down.

• Check your child’s temperature every 4 hours. For babies use a rectal thermome­ter. Be sure to shake the thermometer down before you use it and wash it in cool soapy water to clean it.

• If you are unable to control the fever with the above measures, sponge or bathe your child in lukewarm water for 20 minutes. Never use cold water or alcohol to sponge a feverish child. Make sure the water is warm enough to avoid shivering or crying.

Please call your doctor if the fever has not dropped in 2 days. Be sure to have your child checked by a doctor right away if your child has any of these symptoms: seizures, delir­ium, repeated vomiting, dehydration, or difficulty breathing.

Answer 4

First thing is your toddler still teething?
next what is the temperature
hospital is not a great idea you'll just be there a long time. if it's only fever without other symptoms they usually give the child Tylenol syrup and you can do that at home.
if it's more than 101 no clothing and if it's rising wet cloths on the back help lower it.
And also some baby's Ibuprofen syrup works better.

Answer 5

The normal body temperature varies from person to person between 98.4 Deg F to 99.5 Deg F. An increase of 2-4 Deg F in temperature is considered as fever. Very high fever (more than 107 Deg F) is considered dangerous.Information on fever-causes and home remedies is available at http://ailments.in/fever.html

Answer 6

103

Answer 7

I believe it's 101.5+ if no other symptoms. If other symptoms, then 100+ and rising.

Don't wait if you have any worry at all about it and it's going up. 2 yr olds can't explain what they are going through, so better safe than sorry

Please do not give them aspirin or any other OTC's (over the counter meds_without your child's doctors' instructions!

Answer 8

anything above 101 is the time to take them to the hospital. it is normal for kids up to the age of 3 to have a temp up to 100.8

Answer 9

Now

Answer 10

101.2 or higher..i know this because i am a nurse