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Is Tylenol Safe For Headache And Fever In A Child?
hi, my 4 yr got up this morning complaining of a headache i gave him motrin. then this evening approximately 12 hours after complaining of the headache he developed a fever of 101.7 (underarm thermometer) again i gave hm motrin then about 4 hours later he started complaining of the headache again and said if he turns his head a certain way it hurts but if he turns it the other way it doesn t hurt. i called the doctor and he said to give him tylenol and keep an eye on him that if the fever come back or i see him acting unusual to take him to the emergency room but not to worrry it s probably just a viral infection. my son never complained of a headache before not even after bumping his head. i trust my doctor but i want i second opnion. can you help me?
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
Hi,
From history it seems that he might be having viral fever and headache.
Fever and headache might remain for few days.
You can give Motrin or Tylenol as and when required.
Give him rest and light food.
Give him plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that he might be having viral fever and headache.
Fever and headache might remain for few days.
You can give Motrin or Tylenol as and when required.
Give him rest and light food.
Give him plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
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