Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year 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 fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessyary to avoid dehydrationfe .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. Atogla cream you can apply because sometimes when you give heavy medication to the child little bit of rashes can appear onto the body and the face so you can apply the cream 3 to 4 times in the day and over the period it is made to settled up
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