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 ...

Furthermore, the AAP infant fever guidelines for ages 8-60 days with a fever at or above 100.4° F offer more nuanced age-based risk stratification. "We know that there's nothing magical of 7 days ...

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.