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22 month old on antibiotics for strep for 24hrs now but is still running a rectal temp of 102.5 is there anything i should do besides motrin. does he?
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Push fluids: When his temp starts climbing put him in a warm tub for one half hour to bring the temperature down. Also push fluids.
Answered 2/19/2013
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Not particularly: Kids that age handle fever better than adults. Chilled fluids or a cold compress on his forehead may provide comfort. As long as you keep him hydrated he should do okay & the fever should respond to the abx within another day. Persistence of high fever beyond that point would likely indicate a coexisting problem.
Answered 10/23/2017
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