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Having fever 98.4 f from yesterday

2020-03-27 16:16:04
What to do? Is any medicine required? He is playing and drinking milk also. Doing everything but there is fever? Kindly advise . Age is 2 years 6 months
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This is normal temperature. No further action required

Answered2020-03-29 06:01:37

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Please specify the recent weight of the child

Answered2020-03-28 03:12:36

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Give him paracetamol and hydrate well may be due to summer effect

Answered2020-03-27 16:49:07

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98.4 doesn’t need antipyretic
Next Steps
Make a temperature monitoring chart and consult a pediatrician if temperature crosses 99.5 F or any other symptoms occur.
Health Tips
Maintain proper hydration.

Answered2020-03-28 08:43:30

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You mentioned temperature as 98.4 . This is not fever . It is normal temperature even if the body is a little warm to touch . Give Paracetamol only if the temperature is more than 99.4 .
Next Steps
Keep the baby in light clothes , don't make the room too hot . Bathe her daily with lukewarm water

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If child is active and there is no other symptoms like cough cold loose motions then paracetamol should suffice

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