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A member asked:
My 15 month old has a low temp 95.6 axillary. he is on amoxicillin for a double ear infection. woke up screaming at 130am. are low temps concerning?
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Yes: Low temperatures can be concerning, if accurate. Axillary temperatures not always accurate. Rectal temperature should be taken to get true temperature.
Answered 9/28/2016
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