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Mom of a 3 yr 2 m old girl2 years ago
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hellooo doctor , can I give a sponge bath to my baby in order to control the body temperature .

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago
A. definitely you can give a sponge bath and also the water can be lukewarm you have to give paracetamol according to the weight and according to the power of paracetamol medicine you are having. it can be repeated maximum 4 times per day. armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever weather higher medicines like ibugesic for meftal p is required or not will be told by the doctor. keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever important to avoid them if possible. do body sponge to decrease the body temperature and give plenty of fluids and water to drink to prevent dehydration.
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