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My 3 year old has been having a fever of 102-103 the last 24 hrs. ibuprofen helps for a few hours. he's been shivering and also had a headache. advice?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Treat the fever. : Use tylenol (acetaminophen) every 4 hrs by weight. Give tepid baths. If this is a viral syndrome, then it wil resolve within the next12-24 hrs. If new symptoms begin or the current ones do not improve, see your doctor.

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Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

My 3 year old has been having a fever of 102-103 the last 24 hrs. ibuprofen helps for a few hours. he's been shivering and also had a headache. advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Essers agreed

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