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Why is there fever after vaccination in a baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 5 months old. I have given vaccine to her on 18th of this month, since then she was having fever every four hours the other day too. After that she is not drinking breastmilk and Formula too. Now only drinks at night time while sleeping. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually, vaccines are not related to decreased feeding. Fever might be because of vaccine only but not decreased feeding, it may be a sign of infection. Is the baby dull or lethargic? Is there any recent formula change? What about stools a... Read Full »
Please suggest a treatment course for fever ranging from 100-104 degrees in a small kid.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is having fever ranging from 100 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit which subsides after taking Mefenamic acid of dosage 60 mg per 24.25 lbs of body weight. There are no other obvious symptoms except fever. What should I do? Please suggest me the course of treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when is this happening? Is there any difficulty in breathing? Is the child feeding well? It seems just viral fever, I would say just give Paracetamol every six to eight hourly. Do not give Mefenamic acid if it gets controlled with PCM. Read Full »
Kindly suggest ways to reduce the body temperature of a 1.4 years old baby.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 1.4 years old. His weight is 27.7 pounds. He has been suffering from fever for the last 12 hours. His temperature came down, but not to the normal temperature. He was given only Paracetamol liquid solution three times. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.For fever you can give Paracetamol syrup every six hourly (1.5 teaspoons of 120 mg per 0.17 fluid ounce solution).If still the temperature is more than 100, then you can also sponge the baby with normal water in between. I advise you to visit a child specialist if,The ... Read Full »