Parents might want to think twice before reaching for aspirin or ibuprofen to bring down a child’s fever. One in three parents give their kids fever-reducing medicine when it’s not really needed, a ...

Many parents turn quickly to fever-reducing medication when their children begin to show signs of a fever, but pediatricians are warning that may not be needed. According to a new C.S. Mott Children’s ...

For many children, winter season comes with regular exposure to circulating viruses at school or daycare. And a warm forehead is often one of the first clear signs a child has caught a bug. But some ...

While most parents recognize that a low-grade fever helps a child’s body fight off infection, one in three would give fever-reducing medication for spiked temperatures below 100.4, a poll finds.

"I feel feverish, so I'll just take some over-the-counter cold medicine for now.""I might have the flu... but should I go to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . About one-third of parents may unnecessarily provide fever-reducing medication for their children, according to ...

Periodic fever syndromes are inflammatory conditions that cause recurrent fevers. Doctors use treatment to manage symptoms, avoid complications, or, in some cases, attempt to cure the syndrome.

Some parents may not be properly measuring or responding to elevated temperatures in children, a new national poll suggests. For many children, winter season comes with regular exposure to circulating ...