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 also be given .ji
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
shreya goelMom of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. Hello mom
If baby is temperature is more than 99° then you have to give Calpol drops to your baby and you can repeat the medicine in every six hours gap of baby doesn’t get relief. Otherwise you have to consult with your doctor about it because Dr can only advise you will after examining baby
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