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My 8 month old has a temp of 100.9 and is teething and has a bit of gunk in his eye can it be from his teething? is this normal ?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No: He seems to have a viral illness.

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/5/2014

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Teething: Literature states this is a wives-tale but my patents report these changes. Each person is individual and coincidences may make it appear as a tooth issue.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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