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A member asked:

Do i need to take my child to the doctor for having an earache and a low grade fever.?

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Yes: The ear needs examined to determine therapy that is proper.

Dr Khanna and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/20/2012

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I have ear pain in both ears that I would definitely consider a mild more towards moderate pain and a low grade fever. This has been going on for two days. Would this be a double ear infection? Do I need to see a doctor or let it go a little longer?

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