![]() Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year agoA. 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 home rcnemedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydravtion .
![]() RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl1 Year ago
RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl1 Year agoA. May the body is more cool that is why your child would be shivering the temperature could be really cold so cover your child well and please consult your doctor because this is also not good so whatever the situation is the doctor would advise you
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