#AskTheExpert my daughter 5.6 months old has fever, loose stools, fatigue, cough, nose congestion from 2 days…my parents have tested positive but me and my husband are negative… is it possible that she has omricon as she was in contact with both my parents before they got tested…we consulted her pead and are following medication as per his advice…she is on formula and expressed milk and her feed has drastically reduced to half from the past 2 days plz give your valuable inputs how to take care of her and get babb can k to her normal feed

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hello parent your kids 5 month old in case of fever more than 100 degree fahrenheit give oral paracetamol followed by tepid sponging with wet cloth make sure the child is taking feeds well in case of difficulty in feeding and difficulty in breathing consult your pediatrician immediately