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A 6y child with a low fever. nothing else so far. wait or see doctor?
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Observe: If no other symptoms , you can observe for now.Low grade is. Temp of 100.4.Below that is not a fever.You can give tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed.To er if condition worsened.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Wait and watch: A child with low grade fever likely has a virus, sometimes with no other symptoms. If fever gets higher or something worrisome develops (like vomiting, bad headache, rash or looking just "sick") then definitely talk to or see your doctor.
Answered 1/1/2015
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