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#asktheexpert My daughter is 8 months old. And just now we measured the temperature of her under Armpit and below Tongue. Below armpit it is 100.4 F and below Tongue it is 101.4 F. We measured itnwith digital thermometer. Can you please suggest what to do next?
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. give paracetamol
The first medicine will always be paracetamol and it is given according to weight and power of paracetamol medicine you are having.
Give liquids and easily digestible food and paracetamol should be given only after food.
Keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever
Armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever
To body sponge to decrease the surface temperature and shouldd be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water.
Higher medicines whether required or not will be told by the doctor.
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years agoA. So basically your child is suffering with fever but the temperature is quite different but nevertheless as of now you go ahead with giving whatever a fever medicine you have available and if the fever does not subside within 48-72 hours then you should get a check with your doctor onesWrite Your Answer Here
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