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Uncontrolled fever (meaning it's 103 or greater with Tylenol or other fever reducing agent) in an infant or toddler is dangerous, mostly because their body doesn't have the resources to sustain itself - leading to dehydration, siezures (as you've seen), chemical/electrolyte imbalances and extreme fatigue. There's a higher risk of brain damage from the high heat.
Theories on why some children seem to get higher fever than others abound - from genetic disposition to underlying disease to compromised or insufficient immune system response mechanisms. I don't think anyone really knows and I don't think there's any one answer. Just like why some kids get continual ear infections and others get none.
HTH, hope B feels better. If he's uncontrolled and consistently over 103, please be sure and contact your doctor right away as I'm sure you will. Babies this age can decompensate very rapidly.
JMHO
Regina
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