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Fever and headache
Developed a fever at school. It was over 99°F, and since morning and had a headache and body aches.
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Have a record of temperature. If fever is 100.4F give paracetamol. Look for if there is cough, and see if headache and body aches are persisting, vomiting, pain abdomen, diarrhoea,urine output and activity of child.if fever is persisting for 3 days you need to consult your paediatrician. For now maintain hydration and ensure adequate fluid intake.
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Give fever medicine. Usually it is a viral fever and lasts 3 to 4 days. Visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Give paracetamol if its more than. 99.5 f
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
If temperature is above 99.5F in underarms consider it as fever and give paracetamol as per weight
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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fever with aches usually indicates a common childhood viral infection.Keep her home from school to rest in light clothing.Provide plenty of cold fluids to maintain proper hydration.Give age-appropriate paracetamol or ibuprofen to help relieve her pain.Strictly avoid giving aspirin .Seek immediate medical care for neck stiffness or severe lethargy.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont worry give syrup Calpol 250mg 5ml every 6th hourly if temperature present for 2 days
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