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The Truth About
Kids & Fever
With Steven Parker, MD
- Use a rectal thermometer for babies. Rectal temperatures are most accurate.
- Newborns are prone to serious infection, so call the doctor about any fever over 100.5 degrees.
- For babies over 6 months, you can watch a mild fever to see if it goes down on its own.
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