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Son is 3, right tonsil is slightly inflammed, been running a temperature for 2 days now and vomitted this am. i have been giving tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin?

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Tonsillitis with: Fever in three year old could possibly be bacterial . 99% usually viral . Need to see pediatrician . Continue fever control alternating tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin every four hours( doses are based on weight). Encourage liquids to avoid dehydration or diet as tolerated

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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