From a pediatric nurse perspective, I don’t start with the thermometer. I start with the child. How they’re acting, breathing, drinking fluids, and whether they can be comforted often tells me far more than a single number ever could. Understanding this can take so much fear out of sick days. General education only… always trust your instincts and contact your pediatrician if you’re concerned 🤍

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