After the typhoid and flu vaccine my baby got a fever today. her he is very hot but body is chill. gave paracitamol 0.8 ml twice in 6 hours gap. fever 102 degree. Her head is very hot but body is chill. is it normal?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago

A. 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 in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home regmedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intakhe is also beneficial. Urine ougtput monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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