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Does The Fever Need A Hospital Visit?
y daycare told me that today while I was at work my 12 month old daughter got her hand in her diaper and put her own feces in her mouth. Since I have been home she has gotten a fever (102.1) but otherwise seems normal. Should I take her to the hospital?
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Thanks for writing to us.
Fecal matter does contain toxic bacteria.
Try acetaminophen or paracetamol for a day.
If fever persists consult your doctor.
If she develops any other symptoms like vomiting or stomach pain consult immediately.
Regards
Thanks for writing to us.
Fecal matter does contain toxic bacteria.
Try acetaminophen or paracetamol for a day.
If fever persists consult your doctor.
If she develops any other symptoms like vomiting or stomach pain consult immediately.
Regards
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