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Would tylenol help a dangerously high fever?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Yes: Tylenol is helpful for fever and is recommended. If the high fever would persist or associated concerning symtpoms cough SOB you should be seen.

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2020

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