Self-care Self-care Self-care includes drinking plenty of fluids and getting enough rest. For chills with a mild fever, sponging with lukewarm water and taking acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may help.
Self-care Self-care includes drinking plenty of fluids and getting enough rest. For chills with a mild fever, sponging with lukewarm water and taking acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may help.
When to seek immediate medical care When to seek immediate medical care See a health care professional immediately if: Stiff neck, confusion, irritability or fatigue. Severe cough, shortness of breath, abdominal pain or burning, or frequent urination.
When to seek immediate medical care See a health care professional immediately if: Stiff neck, confusion, irritability or fatigue. Severe cough, shortness of breath, abdominal pain or burning, or frequent urination.
When to make a doctor's appointment When to make a doctor's appointment Make an appointment with a healthcare professional if: Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher in an infant younger than 3 months. Fever that lasts more than a day in an infant between 3 months and 1 year old. Fever that stays above 103 F (39.4 C) after 1 to 2 hours of self-care. No improvement after three days or chills lasting more than five days.
When to make a doctor's appointment Make an appointment with a healthcare professional if: Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher in an infant younger than 3 months. Fever that lasts more than a day in an infant between 3 months and 1 year old. Fever that stays above 103 F (39.4 C) after 1 to 2 hours of self-care. No improvement after three days or chills lasting more than five days.