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Good Evening Doctors and Mommies, My 18th months old daughter had Temperature 98.9°F in the Morning. Should we consider that she is having Fever.. She got Seizure once In the month of September. Can we give Fever syrup as Precaution as of now her temperature is 98.8°F. Please Let me know as soon as possible please
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 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 .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to degcrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficbial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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