Fever in Children (cont.)
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Next Steps
Follow-up
Usually, the emergency department doctor will ask that, within the next 24-48 hours, you contact or see your child's doctor or return to the emergency department.
- Your child's condition can be further observed at home
or in the clinical area.
- Any treatment prescribed by the doctor in the
emergency department should be monitored for effectiveness.
- You should receive information about any tests and cultures performed for your child and follow-up instructions if necessary.
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