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When Does a Fever Require Medical Attention?

Often, you can manage a fever safely at home, but consult a doctor if you experience these other signs.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on November 28, 2022
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | November 28, 2022

Learn more about why fevers develop and home remedies for fever here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Dr. Mera Goodman is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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