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my daughter is 13 months old she is getting high fever from last two days . I am giving her paracetamol with montair lc as she is also having cough and cold.

Should I also give her antibiotic .

please suggest.

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#asktheexpert 
my daughter is 13 months old she is getting high fever from last two days . I am giving her paracetamol with montair lc as she is also having cough and cold.

Should I also give her antibiotic .

please suggest.

Accepted Answer

Fevers from bacterial infections go away after 1-3 days of taking the correct antibiotic, but may improve even without it. If your child still has a fever after taking 3 days of antibiotics they should be seen again by their GP. immediately.

Answer

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 afthiier 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid igntake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

#asktheexpert my daughter is 13 months old she is getting high fever from last two days . I am giving her paracetamol with montair lc as she is also having cough and cold. Should I also give her antibiotic . please suggest.

A. Fevers from bacterial infections go away after 1-3 days of taking the correct antibiotic, but may improve even without it. If your child still has a fever after taking 3 days of antibiotics they should be seen again by their GP. immediately.

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