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… Other symptoms, that may last 1 to 2 days, can include: Fever Headache Muscle or joint soreness Fatigue Nausea … (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given …
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… roseola, keep him or her at home until there has been no fever for 24 hours and he or she is feeling better. What are the symptoms? Roseola often starts with a sudden high fever 39.4°C (103°F) to 40.6°C (105°F) that lasts 2 to 3 … and often occurs before you realize that your child has a fever. The fever ends suddenly. After the fever ends, a …
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… someone's temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you must look at your or your … about how to take a temperature and how to treat fever, see: Body Temperature . Fever or Chills, Age 12 and …
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… pass to humans can cause flu-like symptoms, including: Fever. Headache. Muscle aches (myalgia). A general feeling … expanding, circular red skin rash. Rocky Mountain spotted fever . Symptoms usually start about 2 to 14 days after the … 21 days (average of 7 days) after the tick bite. Relapsing fever . Symptoms usually start 3 to 11 days (average of 6 …
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… serious illness. In severe cases, it can cause prolonged fever and seizures. Bacterial meningitis. This isn't as … especially when you try to touch your chin to your chest. Fever. Headache. Vomiting. Trouble staying awake. Seizures. … other medical problems may have only a slight headache and fever. It is very important to see a doctor right away if …
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… are the symptoms? Symptoms of Kawasaki disease include: A fever lasting at least 5 days. Red eyes. A body rash. … disease if both of these things are true: Your child has a fever that lasts at least 5 days. Your child has a few of … problems with the heart arteries. Aspirin to help pain and fever and to lower the risk of blood clots. Aspirin therapy …
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… Overview Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) reduces fever and relieves pain. It does not reduce inflammation, as … doctor or a pharmacist before you give medicine to reduce a fever in a baby who is 3 months of age or younger. This is to make sure a young baby's fever is not a sign of a serious illness. Fevers sometimes …
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… virus every year. What are the symptoms? The flu causes a fever, body aches, a headache, a dry cough, and a sore or … plenty of fluids, and taking medicine to lower your fever. But some people need to go to the hospital for … of influenza (flu) appear suddenly and often include: Fever of 39°C (102.2°F) to 40°C (104°F). Fever is usually …
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… that can make you very sick. You may cough, have a fever, and have trouble breathing. It often clears up in a … the symptoms? Symptoms of pneumonia may include a cough, a fever, shortness of breath, or the chills. You may feel very … with antibiotics. Rest, fluids, and medicines to reduce fever can help you feel better. If your symptoms are bad or …
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… Why It Is Done Body temperature is measured to: Check for fever. Check for a very low body temperature in people who … people who have been exposed to heat. Find out how well a fever-reducing medicine is working. Help a woman plan for … the time she ovulates . Abnormal: Ear or rectal temperature Fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F) High fever: 40°C …
