How to reduce 103 fever in child?

Question

My baby has a high fever of 103, and I'm quite worried. She's not her usual playful self. What steps should I take to reduce this fever in my child?

Kavitha Raj · Accepted Answer

When my son hit 103, I immediately did full body sponging with lukewarm water, not ice-cold water, to bring the temperature down safely. Give the exact dose of paracetamol prescribed by your doctor. If it doesn't budge in an hour, head straight to the clinic.

Meera Banerjee · Answer

A 103 fever is high, so please contact your pediatrician right away. When my child had this, we visited the hospital emergency and they guided us clearly on the medicine schedule. Don't experiment with different syrups at home.

Suresh Chawla · Answer

First, undress the child to just light cotton clothes and turn on the fan slightly, don't use heavy blankets. Sponge them from head to toe with normal tap water. Call your doctor immediately for the correct medicine dosage based on weight.

Rajesh Kumar · Answer

We went through this 103 fever nightmare last week with my 4-year-old. Sponging continuously for 20 minutes helped bring it down to 101, and then the doctor's medicine started working. Keep checking the temperature every 30 minutes.

Nikhil Patil · Answer

My nephew had 103 fever last month. We didn't waste time and drove straight to the doctor because that high temperature is risky for small kids. Definitely get professional advice instead of waiting.

How to reduce 103 fever in child?

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