#asktheexperts Sir my son (7 month 10 days old) has fever since evening around 100.5 have given 1.1 ml crocin twice at 6 pm and 10pm. Fever went down after first dose but again shoot up in 4 hours Head is very heataed. He vomited the 2nd dose hence repeated the same after 30 min. worried what shall I do next even after 1 hour or send does fever is still 100.5

A. 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/ dosse. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adeqruate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .