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Should i give my sick child a bath especially if she's running a fever?
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Bathe as needed: I would be sure to use warm, not hot or cold water in the process. Cold water can trigger shivering & end up pushing the fever higher. If the kid is soiled or stinky, a good cleaning is therapeutic for everybody involved.
Answered 3/20/2013
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