My son, who is 2 years and 8 months old, had a fever seizure a few days ago. He's never had one before and it really scared us. His temperature was 101 degrees and he was staring into space before his eyes began rolling back. We called 999 and they said to lay him on the floor and begin CPR but he woke up as soon as we did that. We took him to casualty anyway, but they couldn't find anything wrong with him. Our doctor said a temperature as low as 99 degrees could cause a seizure. I would like to know more about this: can I stop a seizure? What's the difference between seizures and convulsions? Will they affect his brain? Will he ever grow out of them?
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My 9-month-old son has had three ear infections. It seems as though every time his teeth pop through the gums, he gets an ear infection. Is there something connected with cutting teeth that causes these ear infections, or is this just a coincidence?
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My son is almost 8 months old and has a bad cold. He wakes up really congested at night. Is it safe to give him decongestants? If so, what kind of over-the-counter ones do you suggest?
'All you wanted to know about contacting health professionals for your new baby'
Many common childhood infectious illnesses have all but been eliminated.
To help you decide when to watch and wait, and when to call your doctor.
