Low grade fever

2022-11-23 14:49:28
My son age 6 years old Weight 15 kg From Three days having low grade fever ( mostly evening) 99 to 100.8 Should I use medicine...? Because he is going to school active only..
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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 . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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Use medicine if temperature is more than 100.4

Answered2022-11-23 15:01:01

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Yes, you can use if the temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit because he might go dull or there might be fatigue due to fever.
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Use it in appropriate dosages After consulting.

Answered2022-11-24 02:50:18

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