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A member asked:
When is a fever worth a er visit ? my 18 mo has temp 40.6 rectal, cough and working harder to breathe. can it wait until morn? he has a complex history
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Go to ED immediately: The high fever and shortness of breath with cough can quickly lead to something much more serious. The high fever alone will potentially lead to seizures. Please do not hesitate and get your child to the emergency department as soon as you can for an evaluation.
Answered 4/26/2013
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