My son is 4 years old. His forehead and tummy are hot. But the temperature is showing as 98F. Should I give Paracetamol for him?

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Author of questionMom of a 7 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago

A. Thank you sir. But the heat is not reducing. what should I do

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. that is nor al.then .Fever is temperature more than 99. Give paracetamol for fever and can be given times in a day . If temperature does not comes down then sponging can be done or if baby not looking well then need to see a doctor .

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