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My six year old was diagnosed with flu today. she has had high temps that have lowered and are now at 95.8. is that something to be concerned about?
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Low body temperature: Low body temperature can be due to what is used to measure temp. Ear thermometers often read lower than oral and rectal thermometers. Temp below 95 F would be of concern for spread of infection. Contact your doctor if daughter's body temp drops below 95 F.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Moderate concern: Fever is how our body fights infection so it is better if she is running a fever, but infections can occ. cause low temps. Did you give her medicines to reduce fever? As Dr. Poinsett wisely said, your measurement may be inaccurate. If you get a more accurate measurement and it is 95 or below I advise seeing a doctor. For advice on treating the flu please see http://tinyurl.com/zeccbso
Answered 2/26/2017
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