Can swine flu occur with mild fever?

Question

My 9 months old daughter has running nose, cough and mild fever. I am really scared. Is it swine flu? What degree of temperature is alarming?

Expert Answer

Prof HPS SachdevaAug 19, 2009

Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi

There is no need to panic. Most likely it is common cold. If the child develops high fever (>101 degree F) or breathing difficulty or diarrhea, then consult your paediatrician.

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