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My 2yr old has had a temp on and off for 6 days he has been diagnosed with the flu i have been giving him everything to break his temp. what can i do?
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Don't over treat : There is much unwarranted fear about fever. The latest pediatric guideline are treat a fever >102 regardless & only treat < 102 for pain which at that age may manifest as irritability. U can do more harm then good by overmedicating. That said, if he's had a fever (measured temp) for 6 days he may have a secondary infection (ear infection or other) and he should be evaluated as soon as possible.
Answered 12/18/2014
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