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Is Fever In An Infant Post An Injury A Concern?
Hi my 8month old son fell off the couch on July 1st and he seemed fine after the fall but the next day and the 2 day after the fall he developed a fever, would the fall have anything to do with his fever he has now and should i take him to the emergency room? Thank you so much.
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
Hello,
Fever does not necessarily signal a serious illness. If the baby's behavior is normal, doesn't have vomiting are likely to be OK.
However, if your baby has a fever higher than 100.4°F when taken rectally is better to consult with a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Fever does not necessarily signal a serious illness. If the baby's behavior is normal, doesn't have vomiting are likely to be OK.
However, if your baby has a fever higher than 100.4°F when taken rectally is better to consult with a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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