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Fever and cough since 5 days
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My kid is 5 years and weight is 18 kgs. He is suffering from fever and cough since 5 days so I started to give paracetamol 5 ml once in every 6 hours and azithral 200 5ml once a day till 5 days continued. But the fever is not in control so today after visiting the doctor,he prescribed policlav ds antibiotic again for 5 days 3.5 ml twice daily. Is it okay to continue antibiotics such long period and also please suggest the immunity in future
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Yes you need to continue antibiotics for 5 days
To boost his immunity give him milk twice daily and add fruits like apple,banana in his diet
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Yes, it's okay
Give diet rich in proteins (eggs)
Include veggies and fruits in diet
Hand hygiene
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