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5 month baby fever
My 5 month old baby body temperature is shown around 100.4
Her head and neck is warm since morning, she is otherwise active and playful and taking breastfeeding
But sometimes getting irritated and crying
How much dose of paracetamol should be given
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Syrup paracetamol (120/5) give 4 ml .. thrice a day
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Paracetamol dose depends on the weight
0.5ml but this is sub par dose, most probably.
Measure temp in armpit, if above 100F then give paracetamol.
Danger signs:
Not taking feeds
Irritable or lethargic
Decreased urine frequency
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