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5 month old seen 7 days ago for 104 fever. diagnosed with virus and given steroid shot. 101 fever last night. should he be seen again?
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Judgement call: If you can not control fever or child does not urinate or has new symptoms contact physician immediately. If you see improvement, child is active and fever subsiding only you can judge what is the best for you child. If in doubt, see the doctor.
Answered 2/2/2015
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