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Temp is vary b/w 34 to 44 'C . Should she bath by Luke warm water or cold water . she is 5 month old
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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 givehjhn as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. Normal tap water is just sufficient to give a bath with you don’t have to go for lukewarm or cold water just regular tap water is basically loop warm in the afternoon if you’re giving a bath after 12 so that is going to be an enough and sufficient temperature of the water to give a bath with
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