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 .
Lukewarm sponge bathh can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. n
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Sowmya MMom of 4 children3 years agoA. hello actually if you are having the pediatrician crocin crocin or calpol which was recommended by the doctor earlier that you can give around 1ml to the baby based on the temperature
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