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What is a fever?

What is a fever?

Your kid is feeling under the weather, and you think they might have a fever. Here's everything you need to know about fevers–including when to see a doctor

Today's Parent

What to do when your baby has a fever

What to do when your baby has a fever

Think your baby might have a fever? Here's everything you need to know, from how to properly check their temperature to when it's time to see a doctor.

Today's Parent

When to worry about your baby's fever

When to worry about your baby's fever

Your baby feels a bit warm, but nothing else seems wrong. What should you do? We asked a paediatrician how to deal with a fever.

Dr. Dina Kulik

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

You just want your baby to feel better when they’re sick—but many over-the-counter medications aren’t safe for babies. Learn which ones you shouldn’t use.

Adrienne Brown

Is there such thing as a teething fever?

Is there such thing as a teething fever?

Can a baby really get a fever from teething? Dr. Dina Kulik tells you everything you need to know about teething and signs of illness in babies.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What to do if your kid has a seizure

What to do if your kid has a seizure

Seizures are caused by far more than just epilepsy. The Canadian Red Cross shows you how to keep your child safe during a seizure, no matter the cause.

Today's Parent

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Is it roseola or fifth disease? This printable chart is your one source for identifying—and beating—the bugs.

Today's Parent

Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help

Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help

A new study identified three ways to help prevent parents from making mistakes when measuring out their kids' medication. Here's what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

Fast fever facts

Fast fever facts

Your little one has a fever and you need to act. Get the facts on how to treat it, how not to treat it, which medications to choose and when to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Ask Dr. Dina: When should I take my child to the ER?

Ask Dr. Dina: When should I take my child to the ER?

Should you take your kid to the ER? Or would it be better to stay home? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines the best way to respond to a serious health concern.

Dr. Dina Kulik

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

6 signs your kid may not need a sick day

Here's what you need to know before you let her stay home.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

Flushed cheeks, hot forehead, shivers—your kid has a fever. Now what? Dr. Dina Kulik has all the answers.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Should you finish the entire bottle of antibiotics?

Ask Dr. Dina: Should you finish the entire bottle of antibiotics?

Dr. Dina Kulik

The Working Parents' Guide to Dealing with Sick Kids

The Working Parents' Guide to Dealing with Sick Kids

Allison Young

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