42 CHAPTER 10 Frequent Fevers –When toWorry Young children commonly experience viral fevers as their immune system develops. Up to 8 fevers per year is normal and does not indicate weak immunity. What’s Normal? • Fever with mild cold or cough, resolving within a few days. • Recovery without antibiotics, showing a functioning immune response. • Child remains active, playful, and growing well.
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