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 ybe repeated after 4-6 hrs if guneeded .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Jasmine KaurMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy1 Year agoA. Hello dear parent, this could be viral fever also nso do jot worry. And viral fever last for 5 to 6 days. If child has crossed 5 to 6 days with fever still it occurs then you should get the test done
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