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My 22 month old nephew has a fever reading 102 degrees. at what point should he be taken to the emergency room?

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Dr. Adeshola Ezeokoli answered

Err...: ...on the side of caution and take him now. That is what I would do if it were my kid.

Answered 12/27/2014

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