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My 8 month old has 99.5 temperature on forehead, no other symptom, fussy not eating and vomits when eats food .he is also teething.

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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Too vague to answer: You try to make sure that he does not get dehydrated. If he is pushing you away then don't force him to eat. He may have a sore throat. You can try some paracetamol (10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4 hr. If he doesn't improve bring him to his doc.

Answered 7/22/2016

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A member asked:

My 8 month old has 99.5 temperature on forehead, no other symptom, fussy not eating and vomits when eats food .he is also teething.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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