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6 weeks newborn is having a mild fever of 37.4 in arm pit . she got hepattitis b vaccine yesterday. should call our doctor?

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Dr. Thomas Rothfeld answered

No: Slight temperature elevation is expected following immunizations. Keep her lightly clothed and give lukewarm baths for comfort. Call her doctor if temperature continues to rise.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

6 weeks newborn is having a mild fever of 37.4 in arm pit . she got hepattitis b vaccine yesterday. should call our doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Rothfeld answered

Dr Fried agreed

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