How long does fever lasts in 10 month old babies ?

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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 bgath can be given as home rdemedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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It depends usually viral fever subsides within in 3 to 5 days and if fever persists for more than 5 days then you need to get a blood test done

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In general if the fever is going to last for more than three days and then it is going to be a problematic because then that could be due to some viral infection or any other thing so if the fever does not subside within three days then go ahead with consulting your doctor for further testingWrite Your Answer Here