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Ask a QuestionMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy7 years ago
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my baby has temperature of 98.9 is that he has fever
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ExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician7 years agoA. hello axillary temperature below 99 degrees is not fever. in case of fever give paracetamol drops in prescribed dose as per weight of your baby just keep baby well hydrated and maintain hygiene to avoid risk of infection to the baby.
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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician7 years agoA. Any temperature above 100 F is fever. Always measures temperature in armpits only. No need to give any fever medicine if fever is below 100 F. If asociated complaints like cough, cold, loose motion Treat that accordingly. Keep ur baby well hydrated. Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day.
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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children7 years agoA. Check the temperature with a digital or mercury thermometer. Keep it under the baby's arm pit and wait for a minute. Now look at the temperature. Infants less than three months old can have normal body temperature between 97.5 to 99.5 degree Fahrenheit when taken using axillary method (under arm pit). For older babies, If the temperature is above 99 degree Fahrenheit then you should give paracetamol syrup prescribed by your pediatrician. Follow the same dosage mentioned by the doctor. Keep watching the baby and measure temperature every four hours. Paracetamol can be given once in every six hours. If the fever raises above 101 and stays at high temperatures for more than a day, you should consult your pediatrician. For high temperatures, give warm water dipped towel bath to reduce the temperature. Keep the baby hydrated. Make sure the temperature doesn't go up to 104 as it can cause febrile seizures. Don't cover the baby with heavy clothes. Keep the baby in a well ventilated room.
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SantoMom of a 8 yr 10 m old girl7 years agoA. No it's not you should keep monitoring. If it continues, I feel It's better to check with your doctor and follow their advise. That would be one of the best and safest option for your baby as of now.
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