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What Is The Treatment For High Fever In A Child?
I work at a daycare center and a 11 month old boy came in and he felt really warm he was burning up. I took his tempature and it was 103.0 degree fever. The parents said its cause he was teething and I wanted to know if thats possible or if it could be something else.
Thu, 17 Oct 2019
Hello,
Teething doesn't cause that high temperature. Kids have less amount of blood compared to adults. It is because of that reason fever in children with such high-temperature warrants immediate consultation with a pediatrician. This kid needs an immediate appointment with the pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Jasmine Jagan, General & Family Physician
Teething doesn't cause that high temperature. Kids have less amount of blood compared to adults. It is because of that reason fever in children with such high-temperature warrants immediate consultation with a pediatrician. This kid needs an immediate appointment with the pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Jasmine Jagan, General & Family Physician
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