baby is getting fever since 4-5 days....earlier it was ok but now since yesterday getting fever after shiviring....Stomach is also bit upset...
got reports of malaria typhoid done today both are negative but CBC shows increased WBC and CRP level is 14..consulted doctor also she recommended azee 200 and meftalP...but still getting fever nd shiviring after 4 hrs pls suggest...worried now

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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 mgvii / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be ygiven as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .