Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 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 .
Lukerwarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output fv monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 9 m old boy2 years agoA. good morning I would recommend you to try to make sure that you should try to give only light food during this time including vegetables khichdi suji preparations these things will help to make sure that there is no happiness
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