Parents today have access to more health information than ever through the availability of online sources and e-consultation apps. But when your child comes down with a fever — especially at this very uncertain time — you can’t help but panic and forget everything you know or have read. It may even be tempting to rush your child to the hospital for mild fevers.

In most cases, a fever is a healthy sign that your child’s immune system is at work1. What’s important to know is how to manage it at its onset regardless of the cause.