In children, viral and bacterial infections can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and high fevers. A fever that lasts up to 3 days is usually not a concern, especially if it comes and goes and gradually gets better over time.
Watch your child carefully for signs of dehydration when he or she has a fever, especially if diarrhea is also present.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | April 28, 2008 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 04/28/2008
