When babies are teething, it is normal and expected for them to develop high fevers (over 101°F) due to the tooth eruption process.
Teething causes mild inflammation and may raise temperature slightly (under 101°F). High fevers in teething babies indicate a separate infection like ear infection or gastroenteritis, not the teething itself. Attributing high fevers to teething can delay diagnosis of serious infections. Pediatricians now clearly distinguish between teething symptoms and fever causes.
Reception
Sources
- Teething: Facts and Myths PRIMARY
- American Academy of Pediatrics on Teething REFERENCE