A member asked:

My 9yo daughter woke up with 38.5 temp,weakness,coughing and pain when swallowing.should i take her to the dr now?bty she is up to date with vaccines.

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Dr. Jeannette Gonzalez-simon answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: With a fever, cough and pain on swallowing i would recommend you to see your physician. Depending on her physical exam it sounds that she may need a rapid strep/strep culture sent. If this is positive she will need antibiotics. This is the correct time of year for Strep infections, especially in school aged children.

Answered 12/28/2015

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