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8 month baby fever
Hi Doctor,
My baby has fever since morning fluctuating between 99.4-99.8 F.
I have given paracetamol drops twice since 7am.
Hope this is mild fever.
Thanks in advance.
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Record temp 6 hrly
Remove extra layers of clothing.
In case if temp 100°F Or more give PCM drops at dose of 10mg/kg & can be repeated 4-6 hrly
In caso of persistant fever, letharginess & not accepting feeds suggest consultation
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if fever persists after 2 days
suggest video consultation
Health Tips
Remove blankets & over clothing
keep room cool
frequent sips of boiled & cool water
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Yes it's low grade. You can give paracetamol drops if temperature more than 99.5 . If fever persistent ,opt for video consultation. Thank you
Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI
Shree Gurumaauli Pediatric Clinic Yogi Nagar Borivali West Mumbai
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Ya this is mild fever, if the temp is more than 100 you can give paracetamol every 6 hrly
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