Fever: A troubleshooting guide to common childhood ailments (The Everything® Healthy Kids Series)

For parents, few experiences provoke more anxiety than the thought of a sick child. The Everything® Healthy Living Series is here to help. These concise, thoughtful guides offer the expert advice and the latest medical information you need to understand your child{u2019}s ailments and provide the best possible care. Childhood illnesses are inevitable; the way you approach treatment is not. A child{u2019}s fever can be frightening, but most childhood fevers do not require any serious medical attention. Inside you{u2019}ll find tips on treating a fever at home, how to recognize when a fever runs too high, when it{u2019}s the right time to go to the hospital, and how to manage any complications or side effects Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses. Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses. With this book, you will feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition.This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on:Diaper rashes and skin problemsAntibiotics and vaccinesWhen to worry about a feverCold remedies for infantsBedwettingDr. Young gives you the straight facts, helping you avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses will help you sleep better at night, knowing you have the tools and know-how to raise a happy, healthy child.Dr. Leslie Young is a UCLA-trained pediatric specialist with a busy practice, seeing thousands of children a year. He is also the moderator of an online community of more than 12,000 members, and is creating both a Web site and an e-newsletter for parentsDr. Vincent Iannelli is the author of The Everything Father's First Year Book and the technical reviewer of The Everything Get Your Baby to Sleep Book. A board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he is also an associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses. With this book, you will feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition. This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on: *Diaper rashes and skin problems *Antibiotics and vaccines *When to worry about a fever *Cold remedies for infants *Bedwetting Dr. Young gives you the straight facts, helping you avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses will help you sleep better at night, knowing you have the tools and know—how to raise a happy, healthy child.