hii doc. i m mother of 1.6 yr old baby girl. she got fever from last moth in every 15 to 20 days for 2 days. i gave her ibugesic plus.some time fever is 99 or sometimes 101 plus. is it any serious issue or just viral or by teething

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hii doc. i m mother of 1.6 yr old baby girl. she got  fever from last moth in every 15 to 20 days for 2 days. i gave her ibugesic plus.some time fever is 99 or sometimes 101 plus. is it any serious issue or just viral or by teething

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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 repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as hioome remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output mfonitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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Hello dear parent! Avoid self medication. Get your child personally examined by the doctor and seek further advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene and follow your doctor’s advice. Keep Babyhug medicine dropper handy. Good luck and take care