A member asked:

Can slapping a 6 month old hard on his back 5-6 times get him fever? what is the treatment to make the baby recover?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Why slap baby?: Why would you want to slap a baby hard on the back? And slapping him wont cause fever. If he has a fever use tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen.

Answered 8/12/2013

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