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I have a temperature of 101.8 chills what can i take should i go to the er?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Family Medicine: A small fever is never a reason to go to the er unless you are under two years old. Why don't you contact your family physician? This is where one should start when they are sick.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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