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#asktheexperts can we give bath to baby in fever
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years agoA. yes u can give 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 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be givven as home 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. Yes you can give it to the child the doctor say that breathing is completely normal during this time but you should not be giving it on a regular basis to the child if there is fever may be out of two days one day you can give a bath to the child
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