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#asktheexpert my baby body temperature is 97.3 degree.. should i give her paracetamol??
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 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 4gyy-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as hodme 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 old girl2 years agoA. When the temperature is 99°F or more than that that is fever right now the child is having a very normal body temperature so please do not give any paracetamol to the child it could not be required to give any medication to the child
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