Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. 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 .
Lufckewarm sponge bath can be given as home remdedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
shreya goelMom of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. Hello mom
If baby is temperature is more than hundred degree then you should definitely give Calpol drops to your baby it will help to give relief in fever. Still you baby doesn’t get relieved and in such case you have to consult with your doctor about it because doctor can advise you will after examining
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