What body temp can cause brain damage?
Only temperatures above 108° F (42° C) can cause brain damage. It’s very rare for the body temperature to climb this high. It only happens if the air temperature is very high.
What temperature fever should I take my child to the hospital?
If his or her temperature is above 100.4 degrees, it is time to call us. For children ages three months to three years, call us if there is a fever of 102 degrees or higher. For all kids three years and older, a fever of 103 degrees or higher means it is time to call Pediatrics East.
When should you worry about a child’s temperature?
Call your doctor if you have an: infant younger than 3 months old with a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. older child with a temperature of higher than 102.2°F (39°C)
What temperature is unsafe for a fever?
Call your doctor if your temperature is 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. Seek immediate medical attention if any of these signs or symptoms accompanies a fever: Severe headache.
Can a fever cause brain damage in a child?
Only body temperatures over 108 can cause brain damage. The body’s thermometer goes high, but extreme environmental temperatures, such as if a child is in a closed car in hot weather, that’s when you start worrying about the fever going high and causing brain damage. The next concern is that, “What if my child has a fever?
What’s the normal temp for a child with a fever?
We define a fever as a temperature over 100.4 F (38.0 C). Normal body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). Everyone’s body temperature varies throughout the day and can differ by age, activity level and other factors. Don’t be alarmed if your child’s temperature varies.
Can a high body temperature cause brain damage?
They can cause brain damage. FACT. Fevers with infections don’t cause brain damage. Only temperatures above 108° F (42° C) can cause brain damage. It’s very rare for the body temperature to climb this high. It only happens if the air temperature is very high. An example is a child left in a closed car during hot weather. MYTH.
Can a high fever cause a child to have a seizure?
High fevers from infections can also trigger fits or seizures (also known as febrile convulsions) in about one in 30 children. These fevers can be terrifying to watch but “are not harmful and do not cause brain damage” or epilepsy, the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne says. So forget about your child’s brain being “fried”.
