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Mom of a 3 yr 4 m old girl2 years ago
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can we give a sponge bath to feverish babies to reduce body temperature ?

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profile image of Dr Vandan H KumarDr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

A. can give you can give paracetamol to the child for fever and this medicine can be repeated maximum 4 times per day. it is given according to the weight of the child and according to the power of paracetamol medicine you are having. armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever important to do body sponge and give plenty of fluids to drink to prevent dehydration and decrease body temperature. keep the child in cool environdment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever higher medicines for fever is required or not will be told by the doctor

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