At some point this winter, your host child or children will probably develop a fever, ie body temperature that is higher than the normal 98.6F. It is very important to realize that fever itself is not an illness- only a symptom of one. When your host child or children has a fever, his/her heart rate and breathing speeds up slightly and in addition the child or children will feel slightly warm. She/He may appear flushed and may perspire. Only give medicine to your host child/children with the permission of your host parent(s). Be careful to follow carefully dosing guidelines.