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My 4yr old has bad flu. not getting better after 4 days. his temp is 94.4. shaky, weak, high pulse.eating once a day. is urgent medical care req.?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Flu: Yes , take him to the er asap., he may be very dehydrated and shocky.

Answered 8/31/2017

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