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My baby is 1.7yrs,he doesn’t allow thermometer in armpit,Pls suggest best way to know how much fever.
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years agoA. the first medicine will always be paracetamol and it is given according to weight and power of paracetamol medicine you are having.
give liquids and easily digestible food and paracetamol should be given only after food.
keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever
armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever
to body sponge to decrease the surfacez temperature and should be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water.
higher medicines (ibugesic / meftal-p) whether required or not will bez told by the doctor.
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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 6 m old boy2 years agoA. Hello dear parent! In such situations you can try Babyhug forehead thermometers. Consult your child’s doctor for a personal evaluation and advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene and follow your doctor’s advice
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