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 .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .
Lfukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fgluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl3 years agoA. 98.5 is a normal body temperature it is not fever so basically we where is calculated with the degree of 99 or more than that so currently the normal body temperature I will not suggest you to go ahead with giving any medicine currently to the childWrite Your Answer Here
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