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 .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate flugid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoringko is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl3 years agoA. It Could be a possibility that your child is having either low immunity or your child is catching some kind of an infection which is why your child is getting fever every month and that to such a high fever you should go ahead with a proper check up for the child
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