A 58-year-old female asked:

2 year old has a temp of 106 along with a fever what can i do to get rid of fever i have given him a small amount of cold med. have also given him luke warm bath as well as fluids fever leaves but return after several hours start process over again, but

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Bachar Al-Alami
ADHD & Autism 38 years experience
No ER Yet: Drop temp first , luck worm bath 5 minutes, then after temp drops go to er . Don't drive with this high temp likely seizure on the way to er , which can cause you to have accident
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