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My baby has a fever. when should i take him to see a doctor?

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Missing data: You get the most from this site when you provide adequate information for review. How much fever? How old a kid? What are other symptoms ? A fever over 38C in a two week old needs an immediate visit but can be ignored in a 2 yo. You are welcome to start over.Your posts are not linked so each needs to have complete information.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/6/2019

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