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My 8 month old has a really hot head but doesn't seem to have a fever, what is considerd a high fever? and is this normal?
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Children and Fever: Any fever in a child under one years of age is an emergency. You should contact your pediatrician urgently. You do not sit at home when a baby is feverish.
Answered 8/3/2013
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