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Re: fever phobia

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I should make it clear that although I use the alternating Motrin/Advil and
Tylenol regimen on occasion I always explain to the parent that I am
"treating" the fever only for the child's comfort, not that the fever will
hurt the child nor will the meds shorten the duration of the illness.


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Wayne G. Fellmeth, MD, FAAP
Hunterdon Pediatric Associates, pc
Flemington, NJ


Mental Floss prevents Moral Decay.
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