Hi doctor. I am mom of 5 yr old . Do we need to continue giving paracetamol doses even after the fever subsides with just one dose.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. there is no need to give paracetamol to the baby if the baby doesn't have fever moreover if the fever is more than hundred degrees Fahrenheit only you had give paracetamol

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