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My 4 year old son has a 102 temp. no other symptoms. i gave him motrin 45 min. ago. he's sleeping now but his temp still hasn't gone down, what cani do?

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Comfort: Realize he probably has some infection.Continue motrin, hydrate him and keep him comfortable.If it lasts 3-4 days or any pain call your doctor.

Answered 1/21/2015

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Monitor the situatn: Fever in an otherwise asymptomatic 4yo is usually a minor viral illness. Fever is a natural body response to illness and speeds up natural healing.I don't wake kids to give them fever meds.If they are up and it is time I may give it for comfort, but sleep is a state of comfort I don't mess with.I don't monitor the temp as much as I do fluid intake and behavior.

Answered 8/25/2016

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