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Suggest Medication For High Fever In A Child
Question: My six and half year daughter is having high fever[103 degree] and advised to take Grenil & Rantac, could you please let me know the reason for the same and what all precautions shall i take so that she can cure completely.
Is 103 degree fever is very high as i am bit worried, please suggest the correct line of treatment for her.
Are there any anti-flu/anti viral vaccines advised as preventive measure for children upto 15yrs of age.
Is 103 degree fever is very high as i am bit worried, please suggest the correct line of treatment for her.
Are there any anti-flu/anti viral vaccines advised as preventive measure for children upto 15yrs of age.
Brief Answer:
Continue Grenil and Rantac as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The high grade fever spikes are not always associated with serious infections. They may occur even in self limiting viral infections which are usually common in this age group. They need just symptomatic treatment as suggested by your pediatrician and improve gradually over a few days. Ensure regular feeds and fluids to maintain hydration and adequate rest.
In case the fever spikes continue even after 48 hours with no improvement and no other localizing sign, then go for lab evaluation to rule out infections i.e. CBC ( complete blood count), procalcitonin, Rapid test for Malarial parasite and typhoid, blood culture, urine examination and chest X ray. Also, a repeat clinical examination by pediatrician will be helpful.
There is no need for anti viral or flu vaccine in healthy kids of this age group as the effectiveness is not yet established for XXXXXXX population. These vaccines are tested in temperate climate countries where the strains and sensitivity is totally different. So, we recommend them only in high risk cases such as kids suffering from chronic ailments and immunocompromised.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Continue Grenil and Rantac as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The high grade fever spikes are not always associated with serious infections. They may occur even in self limiting viral infections which are usually common in this age group. They need just symptomatic treatment as suggested by your pediatrician and improve gradually over a few days. Ensure regular feeds and fluids to maintain hydration and adequate rest.
In case the fever spikes continue even after 48 hours with no improvement and no other localizing sign, then go for lab evaluation to rule out infections i.e. CBC ( complete blood count), procalcitonin, Rapid test for Malarial parasite and typhoid, blood culture, urine examination and chest X ray. Also, a repeat clinical examination by pediatrician will be helpful.
There is no need for anti viral or flu vaccine in healthy kids of this age group as the effectiveness is not yet established for XXXXXXX population. These vaccines are tested in temperate climate countries where the strains and sensitivity is totally different. So, we recommend them only in high risk cases such as kids suffering from chronic ailments and immunocompromised.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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