Recommended Web Sites

Febrile Seizures - These seizures are caused by a very high fever. Read more about them here.

Fevers and Infections in the Elderly - Learn how fevers are dangerous for the elderly.

KidsHealth for Parents: Fever - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for parents.

KidsHealth for Kids: A Kid's Guide to Fever- This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for children.

MayoClinic.com: Fever - MayoClinic.com is the only Web site that gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic. Topics such as the causes, treatment, complications, and when to seek medical advice can all be accessed here.

MEDLINEplus: Fever - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Myths About Fevers - The Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford has created this fact sheet.