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9mo baby has had an ear infection and fever for 4 days. doctor appointment for monday. what can we do to make her more comfortable until monday?
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Ear pain: In infants older than 6 months can be minimized with use of children's ibuprofen at 10 mg/kg (around 100 mg per 22 pounds) every 6-8 hours. Acetaminophen is another option, especially for those not old enough to have ibuprofen.
Answered 1/30/2017
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