Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years 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 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to gydecrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also behneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years agoA. You can give Calpol to the child for fever issue and for vomiting whatever medicine you have available as of now you should go ahead with that otherwise you can go ahead with giving EMSET to your child who is the best medicine to control vomiting issuesWrite Your Answer Here
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