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My 3 year old had a 39 degrees fever last night and after a suppository last night this morning it has come down to 37,3... she has a slight cough... she has had a 37/38 fever for 2 days now,should i take her to the hospital?

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Dr. Navita Modi answered

Yes: Always make sure better safe than sorry yes you should take her to hospital

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My 3 year old had a 39 degrees fever last night and after a suppository last night this morning it has come down to 37,3... she has a slight cough... she has had a 37/38 fever for 2 days now,should i take her to the hospital?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Navita Modi answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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