#AskTheExpert My child catches fever almost every month. He is 6.5 yrs now, not going outside anywhere and as such no chances to get infected. But still he remains ill. pls advise why it happens

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Fever is the reaction of the body towards any kind of infection or any inflammatory process in body and only when the temperature is above 99F it is considered as fever, so you can give paracetamol in a dose of 15 mg/kg/dose as the first line treatment this dose can be again repeated after every 5 to 6 hours if again required and you can also do cold sponging of the body to reduce fever in between the doses ,but if it continues further you should consult your doctor for proper treatment. if the temperature is not controlled by paracetamol alone meftal p can be given in between as a single dose but only under medical guidance.these medicines will also work to relieve any pain or body ache to a good extent. but in case of infection in which the fever is associated with other problems also it is recommended to get the clinical assessment done and get a proper treatment done by a doctor.To protect child from virus and infections it is necessary to provide proper diet and nutrition and avoiding iron deficiency At most hygiene and safety protocol is a must Additional protection is also provided by various vaccines And the most important is avoiding exposure to any infectious agent by avoiding individuals who are already suffering from the infection

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