Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Dr. Frederick Blount

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themom wrote at 2008-03-18 07:00:37
I just want to add that it is wonderful to finally see doctors suggesting that we allow a temperature to run it's course (unless over 104).  I have four children and I have rarely used any fever reducer (maybe 3 times in 8 years).  I too noticed that the illness seemed to last longer than when I did nothing but fluids.  Generally, the children are fine within 24-48 hours if I leave the fever alone.  It took about 5 days when I put medicine in their bodies.  Great post, thank you.

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