Ask Doctor Amy
Ask Doctor Amy
Amy F. Conrad MD
How your pediatrician thinks about your child's fever
10 minutes Posted Feb 7, 2023 at 10:00 am.
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Ever get confused by your pediatrician's reaction to your child having a fever? Get inside your pediatrician's brain with Dr. Amy and learn how they approach the topic. 

In this episode you will hear: 

  • What counts as a "true fever" and why do pediatricians care?
  • Which 3 pieces of key information you need to tell your pediatrician when your child has a fever
  • Red flag signs that make a  pediatrician nervous about a child's fever
  • Why most pediatricians think the fever is "just viral" and what that means

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