Kids First Podcast

Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile & Jean Russo are joined by a special guest and of our very own pediatricians Dr. Jenny Kim!  Dr. Kim explains one of our HOTTEST topics in pediatric primary care- fevers!  Some of the topics Dr. Kim covers in this episode:  What can affect our temperature fluctuations A true fever starts at 100.4F of a core body temperature Temperature measurement techniques Reasons why fever may be a GOOD thing The symptoms a fever will produce  When fever is considered an emergency When parents should call our office to let us know about their child's fever  Viral fevers can generally last 3-5 days Why do fevers come and go throughout the day What temperature is “too high” Why a fever doesn’t actually cause brain damage How, when, and why we should administer fever-reducing medications like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Why do fevers sometimes go UP after giving fever-reducing medications Febrile seizures Fevers caused by vaccinations https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issue