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A 29-year-old female asked:

How high should a fever get before you go to the doctor? (throwing up, headache, chills, body aches, and cough are other symptoms)

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Dr. John Chiu
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Over 102 degree: In general, anything beyond 102 is of concern. However some diseases may require medical intervention even without a fever.
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