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Child Having Sore Throat, Body Ache, Blurred Vision, High Fever. How To Treat It?

My 6 year old is complaining of a sore throat , body aches, and blurred vision . He had a temp of 101.2 this morning and we have been unable to break the fever. We have tried alcohol baths, motrin, tylenol , and pedisure flu. He will barely drink and does not have an appetite. Should we wait to call his pediatrician or take him to the ER?
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

There are two things which are concerning about his symptoms - one is the blurring of vision and the other is his poor intake. Moreover, since his high fever seems unresponsive to medication which you've been giving, it better to have a doctor evaluate him. Young children can go into dehydration and develop other complications quickly, and so, I think it would be better to take him to the ER.

Best wishes,
Dr. Sheeba Stephen
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Child Having Sore Throat, Body Ache, Blurred Vision, High Fever. How To Treat It?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. There are two things which are concerning about his symptoms - one is the blurring of vision and the other is his poor intake. Moreover, since his high fever seems unresponsive to medication which you ve been giving, it better to have a doctor evaluate him. Young children can go into dehydration and develop other complications quickly, and so, I think it would be better to take him to the ER. Best wishes, Dr. Sheeba Stephen