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Low grade fever
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
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
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.
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