my baby suffering from fever, temperature is 101.9 is any problem or any chance of FIDS

Question

Accepted Answer

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 bkoe given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is alsoj beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

Accepted Answer

It’s a fever which is normal it’s not very high but I am cannot be sure about anything else right now you can go ahead with giving medicines to the child and also you can do Thande Paani Ki Patti if it is needed yet if you see that the fever is not subsiding then you should get a check with your paediatrician onesWrite Your Answer Here