Hi, My baby Nakshathra is suffering from high fever since day befor yesterday.. Temperature is increasing and decreasing..we are continuously giving paracetamol for every 6 hours.. But still temperature is like 100 or 102,or 99..Please suggest shall we give Azithromycin to her by providing paracetamol of every 6 hours .
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Can any one respond me

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Thanks sir.. May I know maximum how many days to everything will be alright

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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 repeatedgu 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 output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .v