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Fever in kid
My son is allergatic to dust, seasonal change, pollans and was diagnosed with adenoid at the age of 7 yrs but due to proper homepathy he managed well, and no need to do operate.3-4 days back stomach was little upset with no major issues like dehydration or vomiting . He got recovered but suddenly today afternoon he said he is having little temperature , I measured it was 99.5 C under tounge, my two questions are.
In kids where we have to measure temp at tounge or under arms ?
Upto what temperature we should not give medicine?
Why fever comes if everything is ok
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Tempt should be measure at armpits only.
If tempt is above 100 F then only need treatment for that
1-2 times fever is sometimes normal
If very High grade fever then only need to treat or investigate the baby.
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