hi my 3 year old daughter temperature looks little more than other days....but in thermometer it is showing 97.7 ...not showing any fever temperature...should I give her medicine

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Dr AbhishekFather of a 2 yr old boy1 Year ago

A. No. Antipyretic (paracetamol) are only given if the temp is 100 or above

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. it is very normal that children will have slightly warm temperature but if it is less than 100 no need to worry and do not consider it is we were just do body sponge and give you plenty of water

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