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what can i do if my baby has a viral fever

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what can i do if my baby has a viral fever

Accepted 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 after 4-6 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be gjiven as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adeqfuate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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hi parents
measure the temperature at the arm pit if her and make sure that the temp is not. 100f or.mkre
if. it's there , paracetamol drops can he admisjjstred.

keep her well hydrated whenever she has fever

keep her hydrated by giving her a spoon of lukewarm water Every hour when she's awake

#asktheexperts what can i do if my baby has a viral fever