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what is the normal temperature of infant body? i feel that my baby body warm most of the time. is it normal ? mostly his head
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years 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 .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. jv
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy3 years agoA. the normal temperature of the body of the child is in between 97.5 to 98.5 f (armpit temperature)
after 98.5 to 100 degree fahrenheit it is considered as mild fever but does not require any treatment except sponging.x
when it is 100 (37.7 c) or more in the armpit then only you have to consider it as fever and give paracetamol
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