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16months old baby with fever
My daughter 16months old has a high fever of 102
I have given calpol 2.5ml
But fever not controlled.what should I do
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Hi what dose did you give of calpol , I mean calpol 125/5ml or calpol 250mg/5ml. Any fever for more that 24 hours and more than 101° F its better that child is seen by pediatrician. Do read my article it may help you.."Common Cold: Its Very Common, Don't Panic" by Dr. Poonam.M. Sambhaji - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/common-cold-its-very-common-don-t-panic-8682/post
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Meanwhile keep child Hydrated by giving plenty of fluids and keep temperature chart and give fever medicine paracetamol accordingly.
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