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A 5-week-old well-appearing term infant presents with a rectal temperature of 38.4°C at home confirmed in the emergency department. There are no focal findings on examination. According to the CPS position statement on management of well-appearing febrile infants ≤90 days, what is the most appropriate next step?

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