Hi doc my son is 1 year and 1 month old .. he had fever for past 2-3 days.. fever is gone but there are red spots all over his faces..why is this happen?

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 repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can alsfo be given . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequatef fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .