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My daughter has a fever. i already gave her a bath in some cold water and wrapped her up. what more should i do?

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Dr. Patrick O'Neill answered

Specializes in General Surgery

What other symptoms?: Fever is common in children and is usually viral and self-limited. Does she have any other symptoms? How high was the fever? Are there any people around her that have a fever too? I need more information to help you.

Answered 3/1/2013

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