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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If he has a fever, his body is probably doing what it should and working to fight off something (and 99.8 isn't terribly high). I would be concerned if it climbs quickly, but otherwise I'd just push fluids and let him rest. If he complains of a sore throat, maybe take him in for a strep or flu test since you're leaving town soon. [/quote] And give him a[b] fever/pain reliever[/b]. [/quote] No, don't! Unless he is uncomfortable. Let the fever do its job and fight the infection. We never medicate for fevers unless they are crying in pain. It usually climbs to 103, and then breaks, and then my boys are as good as new. I truly think not medicating makes the illness go away faster. [/quote]\ Can others talk about this more? I take medication myself when i get a fever because dang they feel horrible, so I always feel like my kid deserves the same. Is there actual research on this? I will do my own digging but if anyone wants to really back this up I'd be interested. [/quote]
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