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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

What do you think a fever is? It's body's response to fight infection. It heats up to kill the bug. If you lower it while is mild then it won't kill whatever the infection is. Until about 101 fever in and of itself is not dangerous to the body (barring some medical condition) its a body's natural response.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20352759
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No need to be condescending. And I did intend the question for an actual fever over 101 because the pp said she goes up to 103 before medicating. I’ve always been told to give a fever reduced by the pediatrician when my 14 month old has a fever over that so was curious. [/quote]

1st PP here and I don’t think PP was being condescending at all.

My boys DO get to 103. If they’re crying or in pain, I would medicate. But every time they’ve been sick, they lay on the couch/sleep with TV and a cold cloth. And the next day, they’re fine.[/quote]

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