A Fever is also the human body's defense mechanism to fight off disease or germs. Generally fevers above 104 degrees fahrenheit could prove fatal and have the possibility of causing brain damage. http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/wellness/at_home/fever/fever_myths.aspx

Fevers or symptoms of fevers should not be taken lightly, fevers could be a symptom but not limited to a generally greater illness.

1. Many causes
2. Natural response
3. Thermometer should be used to check temperature
4. Thermometer types: glass mercury or digital
5. Places to check temperature: Oral, rectal, armpit, ear
6. Infants under 6 weeks old with a fever should be taken to a doctor immediately
7. Children under 3 months old with a temperature of 100.4 degrees F. should be seen by a doctor
8. Not recommended to treat if under 102 degrees F
9. Prevention: Hand washing, reduce exposure to infections
10. Treatment: Over the counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, bed rest, drink plenty of fluids
11. Brain damage will not generally occur unless the fever is over 107.6
12. Aspirin should not be used to control fever in children or adolescents