Effects

• Children with a headache and fever may also experience nausea, vomiting, a sore throat and congestion. (See Reference 1)
  
  

Causes

• Cause of headaches and fever in children include influenza, colds and upper respiratory infections. (See Reference 1)
  
  

Identification

• To identify what is causing headaches and fever in a child, a doctor will perform a physical examination and take a medical history. They will also order blood work, a urinalysis and in some cases, a chest x-ray. (See Reference 2)
  
  

Treatments

• Treatments of headaches and fever in children are medication, plenty of fluids and rest. (See Reference 3)
  
  

Warning

• If a child complains of having a stiff neck along with a headache and fever, contact a doctor immediately since it could be a sign of a serious medical condition such as meningitis. (See Reference 3)