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Can Sudden Elevation In The Body Temperature Be Caused Due To Flu?
My 2 year old daughter has been just fine all day and then towards the evening she s been extra clingy and complaining to ne cold (it was 91degrees today) I put warm jammies on her and put blankets and a warm heat pad and her temp is at 95 degrees. Should I take her in to the ER? I just got over a bad cold/flu and I had horrible chills and a high fever. Could this be due to her possibly getting the flu?
Sat, 12 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I know that the influenza virus as well as the many other respiratory viruses cause elevated temperature, not reduced temperatures.
In addition to fever, the influenza viruses cause coughing, sneezing, sore throat, muscle aches and pains, pneumonia. If the only sign of illness was the temperature fluctuation you describeD then I don't believe you need to take her to ER now.
If you do not have a hand-held battery powered thermometer, then the best way to take a young child's temperature is rectally with glass bulb thermometer.
After lubricating the bulb end with Vaseline ointment, spread buttocks and gently insert thermometer about an inch (2.5 cm) into rectum. With one hand, hold thermometer in place and with other hand, hold her down on her belly. Remove thermometer after 2 to 3 minutes.
Remember to shake down thermometer before use. You can give her a fever reducer if her temperature goes above 101°F.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I know that the influenza virus as well as the many other respiratory viruses cause elevated temperature, not reduced temperatures.
In addition to fever, the influenza viruses cause coughing, sneezing, sore throat, muscle aches and pains, pneumonia. If the only sign of illness was the temperature fluctuation you describeD then I don't believe you need to take her to ER now.
If you do not have a hand-held battery powered thermometer, then the best way to take a young child's temperature is rectally with glass bulb thermometer.
After lubricating the bulb end with Vaseline ointment, spread buttocks and gently insert thermometer about an inch (2.5 cm) into rectum. With one hand, hold thermometer in place and with other hand, hold her down on her belly. Remove thermometer after 2 to 3 minutes.
Remember to shake down thermometer before use. You can give her a fever reducer if her temperature goes above 101°F.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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