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What is Scarlet Fever in Children?

What is Scarlet Fever in Children?

Scarlet fever is caused by an extoxin bacterium. Being caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics are quite effective for its treatment. When antibiotics were not developed this used to be a major cause of death worldwide. The signs and symptoms of scarlet fever are: Sore throat. Fever The tongue of the patient turns bright red and [...]

Does Teething Cause Fever In Babies?

Does Teething Cause Fever In Babies?

The baby is crying excessively, rubbing nose and ears, slight fever, doesn’t sleep whole night and not even let you too. Is the baby between 3 months to 12 months of age? It may be teething problem. Check the gums of the baby. Is it red swollen accompanied with diarrhea, cough and slight fever? The [...]

Different Types Of Fever Thermometers For Babies

Different Types Of Fever Thermometers For Babies

In every house hold a thermometer is a must. Any member of house hold can get fever. For measurement of fever thermometer is required to decide the nature of immediate treatment required. In a household with babies, the right type of thermometer is a must. When the child gets sick and has fever he or [...]

Baby Fever After Shots

Baby Fever After Shots

A baby fever after vaccination shots is a natural reaction. Parents are usually worried about their infants because of ignorance about vaccination. Babies’ immune systems get stronger after vaccination. It can protect babies from many diseases. Babies are born with natural antibodies to fight infections and other is received by kids from mother’s milk. But [...]

Emergency Treatment Of High Fever In Children

Emergency Treatment Of High Fever In Children

High fever in children may be a symptom of any infection or disease. Fever is an indicator that the body is fighting with causes like external infections or viruses. Very few people know how to take an accurate temperature of the body. In high fever it is very important to bring down the temperature, especially [...]

Causes And Symptoms Of Fever In Children

Causes And Symptoms Of Fever In Children

Usual Symptoms along with Fever In main symptoms of fever in children are headache, vomiting, shivering, chills, body ache, furred tongue, constipation, high coloured urine, convulsions (Fits) in children, confusion, irrelevant behavior are the normal symptoms of fever in kids. Common Causes of Fever In main causes of fever in children are common cold, viral [...]