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#asktheexpert How much temperature is considered as fever in 5 months old?
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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 persist even upto 2 weeks . Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mcbg / 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 output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr 3 m old girl1 Year agoA. It’s standard 99°F for anybody in general if the temperature is low than 99°F then this is completely fine and if it is more than 99°F then that is fever
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