#AskTheExpert hello my son jiyan is 1yr n 4months old n why he is having verial fever again n again...??

Question

Accepted Answer

Fever  is a response of the body to any kind of infection or any inflammatory process in body and only when the temperature is above 99F it is considered as fever, so you can give paracetamol in a dose of 15 mg/kg/dose as the first line treatment this dose can be again repeated after every 5 to 6 hours if again required and you can also do cold sponging of the body to reduce fever,but if it continues further you should consult your doctor for proper treatment. if the temperature is not controlled by paracetamol alone meftal p can be given in between as a single dose but only under medical guidance.these medicines will also work to relieve any pain or body ache to a good extent. but in case of infection in which the fever is associated with other problems also it is recommended to get the clinical examination done and get a proper treatment done by a doctor. Immunity and growth can be taken care of by giving a proper balanced diet with all the nutrition required for proper growth of the child .
 vitamin C, zinc, iron and vitamin D has key role in this.
Multivitamin syrup like polybion LC can be given 5 ml twice a day for 1 to 2 months.
boosting the immunity along with following all the safety precautions will help in protecting the child from the infections.