When your baby feels warm, it does not always mean they have a fever. A baby's age and how you take their temperature matter more than you think. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why certain ...

It’s nearly inevitable that kids will come down with a fever at some point in their childhood. A thermometer for a fast and accurate temperature reading is essential for your child’s health and peace ...

We asked doctors which kind of thermometer is the most accurate, and selected the best options for home use from brands like Vicks, Braun, FridaBaby and more.

As mercury thermometers are a thing of the past, you no longer have to wait several minutes to read a small red line. Instead, there are now five different types of thermometers — rectal, oral, ...

Typical sites for measurement of core temperature include the pulmonary artery and midesophagus, however, these sites are available in a small minority of patients. In lieu of a direct measurement of ...

Parents or caregivers should consult a doctor if their child of any age has repeated temperature readings above 104°F (40°C). However, most childhood fevers do not require treatment. Fevers are common ...