Hello doctor.. Now my boy is 2.3 year old. between 4 month he got affected from fever 4 times... since yesterday also he having fever.. I have started medicine ibugesic plus- 6ml. till 2 year he not affected frequently and I have started my new job before 4 month and in lows taking care of him in absence of my. so I want know why he getting affected frequently... I am feeling very guilty that due to my less attention he is getting affected but he also spending happy time with grand mother.

A. 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 repeatergd 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 .