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My 7 yr old has had a temp between 100-101 for 4 days. light phlegm, rare cough, no throat pain/redness. appetite- energy near normal. go to dr or?
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Fever: A child of any age with fever for four days should be examined by a doctor. Although the most common diagnosis in this scenario is a viral illness, and not serious, you never know. Only an exam by your pediatrician would confirm the correct diagnosis.
Answered 11/13/2013
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Viral infections: Viral infections are common in childhood and are expected to occur several times per year in children under 12. Your chiild's school may have a fever policy, ask the school nurse. Viral infections typically last less than a week, for more than a week, see a doc. Or if fevers are associated with dehydration, ear pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, unusally severe headache, or behavior change, .
Answered 9/21/2014
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