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Awareness
When a child’s fever gets worse at night, is it normal or a sign to call an ambulance?
If you have an infant or toddler, you may have noticed that their fever seems worse at night, which can be distressing for parents. In many cases, this is because the body's immune response becomes more active at night while fighting an infection. As a result, a child's temperature may rise, and the fever may peak while they are resting or sleeping.
When to call ER24
If a child starts experiencing any of these symptoms, call the ambulance or take them to the closest emergency room/medical facility immediately:
- Fever over 40 degrees Celsius
- Trouble breathing
- Being unresponsive when you check in on them
- A stiff neck
- Seizures
- Blue lips or skin
- Persistent vomiting
These are signs that the child's body is under significant stress and requires immediate medical attention, especially if the baby is younger than three months old. In general, babies under three months should receive medical care for any fever. Their immune systems are still developing, so infections can progress relatively quickly. It’s also recommended to take extra precautions when it comes to babies, mainly because infants can’t communicate their discomfort or pain.