Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year agoA. 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 perbjsist 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 remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine outfput monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Manali K MehtaMom of 2 children1 Year agoA. hi parent
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please strictly avoid maida items and packaged food
please give easily digestible food like curd rice and khichdi vegetable soup and upma daliya mash etc
please give daily sun light exposure
please maintain hygiene properly with Babyhug multipurpose cleaner
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