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Does Persisting Headache After Fever Need Medical Attention?

My 8 year old has a fever and severe headache. He vomited yesterday when he got home from school. I took him to the dr two days ago and his fever had subsided until tonight 3:30 a.m when he woke me up bc his head hurts so bad he cannot sleep. It is his forehead and he says it is not throbbing. I just gave him 15 ml of Motrin bc his weight is 104lbs. Should I take him to the ER?
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...headache associated with vomiting is definitely a danger sign and it needs medical attention. I suggest you take him to the emergency room. If there is vomiting along with headache you need to hurry.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Does Persisting Headache After Fever Need Medical Attention?

Hi...headache associated with vomiting is definitely a danger sign and it needs medical attention. I suggest you take him to the emergency room. If there is vomiting along with headache you need to hurry. Regards - Dr. Sumanth