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My daughter started with hand foot mouth on nov.3. today, the 9th, she is still running a fever. 101.6 with tylenol (acetaminophen). is this normal? another dr visit?

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Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Fever: With viral illnesses fever may last few days to a week or longer. If your child has other new symptoms or worsening of symptoms than need to be evaluated.

Dr Diamond agreed

Answered 9/28/2015

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Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Fever: Fever is common with viral illness. It may last few days to a week or more. Need to get medical advice if new /worsening of symptoms.

Dr Ettinger and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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A member asked:

My daughter started with hand foot mouth on nov.3. today, the 9th, she is still running a fever. 101.6 with tylenol (acetaminophen). is this normal? another dr visit?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Dr Diamond agreed

Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Dr Ettinger and another doctor agreed

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