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How to tell if an infant has a fever?
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Take Temp: If the rectal temp is over 100.5 f it is a fever, be aware that any infant under 3 months with a seemingly low grade fever must be checked asap as they have a higher risk of developing a worrisome infection.
Answered 4/30/2016
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Take Their Temp: Many things make a child feel warm, not all of which have elevated body temperature.Take the temperature, rectally best.
Answered 1/26/2017
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Take temp: There are simple new ''thermometers'' available otc.
Answered 5/11/2016
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