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My 5 year old have fever 7 days now is it better to bathe him in cold or luke warm water? he also have the cold. can i give him cold or room temp drin
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See below: If you are going to bathe, tepid water is best. I would give tylenol, (acetaminophen) also. He should also be seen, if he has had a fever for 7 days. The temperature of the drink is not important.
Answered 9/26/2012
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