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A 32-year-old female asked:
3 yr old with 2 days of runny nose and cough. now fever and vomiting with chills. should i be worried?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
2 y o fever/vomitURT: . How high is fever? Can the child drink? May now have bacterial infection superimposed on viral infection. Keep fever down with tylenol (acetaminophen) motrin if not allergic( too high fever can have seizures), make sure can drink or take ice pops to keep hydrated. Follow up with doctor today call this AM
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Yes, see his/her doctor: that warrants medical evaluation, see his/her doctor, Urgent care or ER
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Last updated May 3, 2015
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