my 6months old baby has fever from sdy morning. temp ranging between 101.9 - 102.4° f had consulted doc sdy .. doc have prescribed Antiflu syrup. gave her first does today morning around 10am but temp is not coming down.

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my 6months old baby has fever from sdy morning. temp ranging between 101.9 - 102.4° f had consulted doc sdy .. doc have prescribed Antiflu syrup. gave her first does today  morning around 10am  but temp is not coming down.

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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 bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate hfluid intake is alhso beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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hi parent
please administer the paracetamol pediatric drops as per her weight and age (your doc must have suggested theb same pleas e verify)
keep her well hydrated by giving her breast milk frequently