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1month baby fever
Hello doctor, my baby is one month old.
her temperature on head remains 98.2-98.4 and on tummy its more 99. ( checked thro infrared thermometer)
should i give any medication or its normal?
(shes feeding and sleeping well )
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No need to give anything till temperature crosses 99.5 or 100F. Little higher body temperature is normal in infants
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Erode
The temperature is normal, no medications needed now
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it's normal of the temperature morethan 99.5F is considered as fever otherwise normal.
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