This disparity emerged after the AAP published guidance for managing fever in infants aged 8 to 60 days in 2021. The guidelines aimed to reduce unnecessary lumbar punctures, antibiotics and ...

A fever in babies is one of the most common symptoms new parents face. Fortunately, it's not necessarily a sign of anything serious. A baby's normal temperature averages 98.6 degrees F. A fever is ...

This article explains fever and how to take ... under control. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends using a digital thermometer to take a child’s temperature.

More information: Tran H.P. Nguyen et al, Using AAP Guidelines for Managing Febrile Infants Without C-Reactive Protein and Procalcitonin, Pediatrics (2022). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058495 Journal ...