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Viral Fever in 6 months old
My baby boy had viral fever for last 2 days, from yesterday his temperature didn't raise above 98.5. But still his palm, sole and head feels warm, but when checked his temperature is around 97.5. Shall I continue paracetamol for 2 days just morning and night. Or leave it and when will the temperature even out.Btwn He took p-100 drops every 6 hours for last 3 days
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Give if armpit temp > 99.5. Viral infections usually last 5 to 7 days
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Give para if temp more than 99.5
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give medicine if temperature more than 99.5 f
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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Hyderabad
Give drops if temp on thermometer shows 99 or above
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