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 Fever and childrenInformation:Question: When does a child's fever require medical attention? Answer: If a child is lethargic , has difficulty breathing , is under 3 months of age, has a stiff neck , has purple spots on the skin, has a seizure , if the fever exceeds 103 degrees Fahrenheit, persists longer than 24 hours even with treatment, or is accompanied by other symptoms (like vomiting )--then get medical help. See fever. |