15 month baby ko every 6 hours baad fever ho raha hai, doctor ka kehna hai aaj kal flu spread hai, kya har jegha flu hai kya..aur kya medicine di..doctor ne antiflu syrup diya hai

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Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given ixn a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Uzrine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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hi
Yes,it is true that there is flu spread everywhere
but it mostly affect those who has low Immunity .
so please maintain Healthy life style for a child
give Homemade freshly cooked food only
keep your child well hydrated
give Tulsi leaves with pinch of salt, turmeric powder and few drops of lemon juice daily in morning
maintain good hygiene using Babyhug multipurpose cleaner