Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years 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 4g-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decreashe fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Jasmine KaurMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy2 years agoA. Hello dear parent, I would suggest you to kindly post your query again after some time so that any expert available can answer to your query. Hope you understand. Good luck and take care
Post Answer