Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Asked 10 months ago

What to do if child is shivering from fever?

My little one has a fever, and now he's starting to shiver a bit. It looks quite scary. What should I do if my child is shivering from fever?

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Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Shivering with fever can be really concerning in children. It's usually the body's way of trying to raise its temperature. You must consult a pediatrician immediately. While waiting, ensure the child is not overly bundled up, and try a tepid sponge bath. For any fever, especially with shivering, always follow doctor's advice and do necessary tests.

Ajay Sharma Ajay Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My younger cousin shivered once with a high fever. My aunt quickly gave him fever medicine as prescribed by their doctor, and then kept him lightly covered, not too much. Also gave him sips of water. But yeah, if the child is shivering, it means fever is high, so doctor ko dikhao.

Rajesh Prasad Rajesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Agar bachcha shiver kar raha hai fever se, matlab fever high hai. Immediately doctor ko call karo. Till then, give them their fever medicine if you have it from before, and don't over-clothe them. Light kapde pehnao, aur tepid water se sponge kar sakte ho. No time to waste.

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Shreya Menon Shreya Menon Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Seeing a child shiver with fever can be quite scary, I remember my niece doing that. You should definitely give them the fever medicine that your pediatrician has prescribed. You can also try a lukewarm compress on their forehead or sponge bath. But if it persists or the fever gets too high, a quick call to the doctor is always the best idea.

Deepika Singh Deepika Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Oh no, a child shivering with fever is so tough to see, I totally get it. It's really concerning. The most important thing is to get medical advice immediately. While you wait for the doctor, try a tepid sponge bath and ensure they are comfortable without too many layers.

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Priya Gupta Priya Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Oh, that sounds so worrying! It's completely normal to feel anxious when your child is shivering from a fever. First, give them the fever medicine your doctor prescribed. Don't overbundle them, but keep them comfortable. And definitely call your pediatrician immediately, especially if the shivering doesn't stop or they seem very unwell.

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