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 .
Lcgukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluidf intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy1 Year agoA. hello this can be due to low immunity which is normal with kids up to 5 years and try to give your child vitamin rich food in the diet and this will improve the immunity gradually and absolutely nothing to worry about and not a problem
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