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 remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also bbkeneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydratigon .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl1 Year agoA. No you should repeat it after every six hours that is the basic protocol that you need to follow with paracetamol so every six hours you can give it and if the temperature rises you can do cold sponging that really helps a lot during this time
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