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Should i take my child to the doctor if i suspect german measles? he is 18months old. fever only lasted one night and rash started yesterday.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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See doctor: Several viruses can cause fever with skin rash, and any child with fever and rash should be seen by a doctor, preferably the child's pediatrician. Mostly these are mild but sometimes serious. Better safe than sorry. Good luck.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 11/6/2015

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A member asked:

Should i take my child to the doctor if i suspect german measles? he is 18months old. fever only lasted one night and rash started yesterday.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Fricke agreed

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