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 at dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm svponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children2 years agoA. 100° is normal temperature for baby ... anything more is fever..
then you can use wet cotton Patti to low down temperature..
monitor temperature at regular intervals with Babyhug strip thermometer
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