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Mom of a 7 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert Hi ny daughter is 4 years old and 17 kf weight. down with fever from yesterday and i have given calpol.. but temperature still remains the same. can i give her meftal p?

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Author of questionMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. temp is constantly 101.3 from last evening

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. it is the flu. Temperature more than 99 is considered as fever . Digital thermometer can be used at armpit for checking for same . If fever is there paracetamol can be used 8 hourly for fever . If it remains more than 2 days then consult a doctor .

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