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My 4 month old daughter got her needles yesterday she has a low grade fever and lack of appetite what can do to get her to eat please help i'm worried?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Comfort care: As long as she takes enough fluids to wet a diaper every 6 hours she should do well.Acetaminophen can help with her discomfort and a warm compress over any swollen areas may help. The appetite loss should be limited to a few days.

Answered 5/16/2014

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A member asked:

My 4 month old daughter got her needles yesterday she has a low grade fever and lack of appetite what can do to get her to eat please help i'm worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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