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A member asked:

My 18 month old has had a fever for the past week. we took her to a gp last week as her temperature was at 38 deg. the meds don't seem to be working. she's still heating up and refusing to eat, even refusing to breastfeed. what can i do?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Go to hospital: Or to the pediatrician, she needs to be re-evaluated, wish you both wellness

Dr Berryman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/5/2019

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