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A male asked:

Niel has high fever, a cough, head ache back of head, red eyes, dehydrated. were in malaria area 5 weeks ago, no meds. reason for concern?

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Dr. Louise Andrew
A Verified Doctoranswered
Emergency Medicine 48 years experience
Yes: any child with a high fever and dehydration and headache is in danger. Please go to a clinic or hospital.
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