Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year 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 dortyse 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 outpfut monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl1 Year agoA. hi
frequent fever indicates infection or low immunity problem
so please keep your child well hydrated,it is important
give decotion of warm water with pinch of salt and Tulsi leaves in 2 tbsp quantity every 4 hours
visit your pediatrician for once
Post Answer