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Suggest Treatment For Child Suffering From Fever And Headache

my son is 8 years old and currently has a fever of 102.6. The only other symptom is a headache. I have given him motrin and alternating to tylenol every few hours to try to adverse the affects. Is there anything else I can do besides the lukewarm bath which we have also done. He is now dressed in light fitted clothing attempting to relax. Should I take him to the urgent care center? This has been going on since he came home from school this evening approximately 6 hours ago.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Fever is bodys response to infection, usually viral.
It may last few days.
However if headache persists and he becomes dull, take him to nearby center to rule out infections like sinusitis or meningitis
Wishing your child good health
Regards
DR Arun
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Diptanshu Das's  Response
Most of the fever in children is caused due to certain viruses. Based on the geographical disposition, you may get the child screened for malaria as he also has headache. However, headache could also be due to cold where you need not worry. The treatment is appropriate and I suggest that you continue the same without any worries.
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Suggest Treatment For Child Suffering From Fever And Headache

Hi Thanks for writing to us. Fever is bodys response to infection, usually viral. It may last few days. However if headache persists and he becomes dull, take him to nearby center to rule out infections like sinusitis or meningitis Wishing your child good health Regards DR Arun