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hello doctor my son has a temperature of 100.1...is it considered fever
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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 decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .Post vaccination swelling may be a common thing specially after DPT vaccine which may be painful for two or three days and the swelling may remain even up to month so if it is not causing any pain or other symptoms nothing to worry.
Swelling can be reduced by giving ice fomentation locally and paracetamol can be given for fever or pain.
Thrombophobe ointment can be applied in acute pain and swelling .
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years agoA. Absolutely over 99°F or even Flat 99°F is considered fever. Only see your child is having babies fever. Only virtual have to go ahead with giving medicine to the child to right now. Whatever paracetamol or Calpol Ivaga available you can give it to the child and give the viva does not reduces. Then you can consult the doctor has Main
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