#asktheexperts Hi my son is teething and in turn he is having fever and sore throat

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

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Hello mom 
You can give Calpol drops to your baby it is one of the best. Baby’s temperature is more than 99° then only you have to give medication otherwise there is no need to give any medicine to your baby. Rather than this you have to consult with your paediatrician about it. You can also start giving homeopathic medicine name denton it is very effective in teething