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Fever in Children 2-5 Years

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What is fever?

A fever is an overall increase in body temperature that is above the normal 36 °C to 37.5°C (96.8°F to 99.5°F) range. Most commonly, fever is a symptom of an infection and might indicate that you have a cold or the flu.

Why do small children get fevers so often?

Because children's immune systems haven't had a chance to fully develop, they are more likely to get infections. Also, frequent exposure to other children can increase chances of picking up an infection. This is a normal part of childhood and prepares the immune system for the rest of the child's life.

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