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6 months old.baby high temperature 39.2. what could be wrong with him ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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High Fever in baby: Your baby needs to get to the pediatrician or emergency room. High fevers in babies can be meningitis or other serious infection. Please do your best to get to the medical clinic today.

Answered 4/4/2013

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