Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 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 4-6 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can t also be given .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adtequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Manali K MehtaMom of 2 children3 years agoA. hi parent
if you have fever. you may steel breast feed your child (make sure you are well hydratwd
and keep mask on your nose and mouth)
please use simply puriffied water having tds higher than 340
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