High fever in kids—what to do starts with a clean measurement: same thermometer, note the time. Then look at age, alertness, drinking, and urine.
Behaviour usually decides when to escalate more than the number alone.
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Dress in light clothes, offer fluids, and give an antipyretic only if one is already prescribed and appropriate for age and weight.
About 30–60 minutes after medicine, note the temperature again and how comfortable your child looks.
Offer small, frequent sips; use ORS if advised; watch urine colour and frequency.
Use the danger-signs article plus infant age rules. In dengue season, avoid NSAIDs unless your doctor clears them.
Not always for an older child who looks well—but the threshold is very different for newborns.
No—shivering can raise core temperature; tepid water is better if you need cooling.
Never—overdose risk rises quickly.
Some fevers respond slowly; keep watching for danger signs. If you are worried, call.
Dangerous unless your doctor gave an explicit schedule.
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For high fever, focus on comfort, fluids, and the prescribed fever medicine—not on doubling doses or ice baths. Re-check how your child looks after 30–60 minutes.
Escalate early for young infants, danger signs, or an ill-looking child. Confirm every medicine plan with your clinician.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified clinician for your child.
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