"Treat your child and not the number on the thermometer," says pediatrician before the use of medicines to reduce fever

"Treat your child, not the number on the thermometer," says pediatrician Maureen Ahmann of the parental trend toward fever-reducing medications in children.

The specialist says that this fact could delay the diagnosis of what is causing the fever.

Follow the advice given by this pediatrician based on your child's age and symptoms.