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My 6 month old has had a fever since this morning his temperature is 38 degrees celsius. should i be worried?

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bring him to Peds: He needs an evaluation. Bring him to your doctor or to er for an evaluation, high fever in infant during their first year is concerning for sepsis/uti. It might be also some viral illness, but it's better to check in your peds office.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 7/20/2020

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A member asked:

My 6 month old has had a fever since this morning his temperature is 38 degrees celsius. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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