What are the emergency warning signs of covid-19?

Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew or worsening confusionInability to wake or stay awakePale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone* This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

What is considered a high fever in adults for COVID-19?

A high-grade fever in adults is 103 degrees F or higher.

Should I check my temperature everyday during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you’re healthy, you don’t need to take your temperature regularly. But you should check it more often if you feel sick or if you think you might have come into contact with an illnesses such as COVID-19.

How long do symptoms for COVID-19 last?

The main symptoms of COVID-19—fever, cold symptoms, and/or cough—typically appear within 2-14 days of exposure. How long symptoms last varies per person, but most people recover by two weeks.

What does it mean when a child has a high fever?

This is a sign that the body is doing what it should do to fight off an illness. Most fevers usually go away within a few days. However, it’s always good to call your healthcare provider if you’re child has a high fever (104° Fahrenheit or higher) or if the fever lasts more than a few days.

Is a fever of 103 high for a child?

No matter what the possible cause, high fevers such as these should always prompt a call to a health professional: Infants: rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Toddlers and children: temperature over 102.2°F (39°C). Adults: temperature of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher — potentially a sign of serious COVID-19 disease.

What does it mean when your fever is over 102?

Fever. A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature and is a part of our body’s natural response to infection. There are ways to treat fevers at home, but a fever that goes over 102 degrees Fahrenheit is a cause for concern.

When to call a doctor for a high fever?

No matter what the possible cause, high fevers such as these should always prompt a call to a health professional: 1 Infants: rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. 2 Toddlers and children: temperature over 102.2°F (39°C). 3 Adults: temperature of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher — potentially a sign of serious COVID-19 disease. More