Columbus, GA
A 28-year-old female asked about a male:

6 month old fever 102.9 has the flu and vomits his fever & tamiflu (oseltamivir) medication. not taking pedialyte drinking 1 oz breastmilk. take him to er?

4 doctor answers8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimon
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Yes: Yes you should take your baby to an ER.....Needs to have ellectrolyes ....and symptoms are disturbing Hope this helps Good luck hope he/she gets better soon! Dr Z
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Dr. Susan Rhoads
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Yes: If you cannot reach your doctor pretty soon, go to the ER.
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: he is not taking enough fluids and is likely becoming seriously dehydrated.
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Dr. Gerald Mandell
Nuclear Medicine 54 years experience
Worry dehydration: You should go to ER because of possible dehydration and further elevation of temperature. IV can be started if necessary. Medications can be delivered.
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Last updated Nov 29, 2014

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