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 bue repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge gubath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Sarika guptaMom of 2 children1 Year agoA. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and yea you can give your baby polio medicine at this time with fever and viral and also you can consult with your doctor in person and follow the instructions.
Take care
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