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2.5 week baby having fever
Our baby (preterm born in 36 week 5 days), 2.5 weeks old is having fever since morning
He has pooped 5-6 times
Weather in Agra is getting cold.
What should we do ?
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Kindly monitor temperature and if it's above 99.4F then only consider fever and give paracetamol drops...
Don't overwrap the infant...
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if there is fever then requires in person consultation with pediatrician...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Record the temperature, if more than 99.4 deg F, then give paracetamol and meet the doctor immediately.
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