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Can toddlers drink milk if they have a fever?

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Dr. SG Erman answered

Yes: No studies have shown any problem with drinking milk if you have a fever. Milk may make any diarrhea worse, depending on the source of the fever.

Answered 6/16/2019

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YES: There is no reason to avoid milk or other regular fluids/feeds during a fever.

Answered 5/22/2018

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Other flids better: Yes, but milk makes mucous you may want to consider juice or some other form of fluid.

Answered 9/22/2017

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Yes. : Some people that children should not drink milk if they have a cold or a fever. This is not true. Children can drink milk or eat other dairy products when the are ill, unless they are vomiting. For persistent vomiting, a child should stop milk and briefly go on a clear liquid diet.

Answered 10/4/2016

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