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My child aged 6 years is covid positive . however, the arm pit temperature that i have been taking shows 96 f and orally it shows 99f. what should be followed . he is not hot at all and very active and no signs of a fever ?
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It sounds like he has a mild case as do most kids. Keep him well fed and hydrated. Have him rest /sleep when appropriate. The temperature from the sites reported are okay. This should pass within a week or two. If he seems to develop other issues contact his doc.
Answered 8/2/2021
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