#AskTheExpert hi sir my baby is 8 minth old some times she is having a bit fever around 99.4 , am giving her paracetamol but when i try to give her antibiotics she vomits whatever food she has she vomits after giving antibiotics what to do

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thanks but can it be a symptons of teething its been around 5 days fever and a bit cough and she is being a bit restless at nigh also

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Fever is when the temperature is more then 99 degree . Paracetamol can be given for the fever every 6 hourly of fever is reoccurring frequently. Fever may be due to any viral infection so mostly will subside in 3 days other wise consult a doctor near by.

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The first medicine will always be paracetamol and it is given according to weight and power of paracetamol medicine you are having.
Give liquids and easily digestible food and paracetamol should be given only after food.
Keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever
Armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever
To body sponge tox decrease the surface temperature and should be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water.
Higher medicines whether required or not will be told by the doctor.