Medication isn't always needed but if you're uncomfortable, over-the-counter (OTC) fever relievers like acetaminophen ...

For example, more than half of parents surveyed (54 percent) wake their child up in the middle of the night just to give them fever medication. However, most pediatricians believe a sleeping child ...

Most fevers will go away on their own in a few days and are not considered dangerous, but treating a fever with home remedies, and sometimes medication, can keep you more comfortable. Here's what ...