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4 yo has had a cough for 2 days, not really much else and now has 102 temp. what could it be? cold or flu?

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Yes: Cold usually doesn't give that much fever but might, flu does, an early bronchitis and or ear infection may also be at play.

Answered 4/4/2017

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